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syringe

/sɜːrɪndʒ/ noun · British & US
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What does syringe mean?

noun

A medical instrument used to inject or withdraw fluids from the body, typically consisting of a hollow needle attached to a syringe barrel.

Example

"The nurse carefully inserted the syringe into the patient's vein to administer the medication."

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