Syringe

usgb/sɪˈrɪndʒ/
noun

A tool used for injecting or pulling out liquid, usually has a thin tube and a plunger.

The nurse used a syringe to administer the vaccine.
Visual representation of "syringe" - A tool used for injecting or pulling out liquid, usually has a thin tube and a plunger.

Often appears as...

  • inject with a syringe
  • fill a syringe

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Medical Equipment

Syringes are commonly associated with healthcare, vaccinations, or medical tests.

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The doctor grabbed a syringe from the tray before giving the injection.
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Components Identified

Be aware that a syringe is made up of a cylinder, plunger, and often a needle.

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The cylinder of the syringe is marked with measurement lines.
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Various Uses

Syringes can be used to inject medicine, draw blood, or apply compounds inside the body.

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She used a syringe to carefully apply the glue into the narrow space.
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