syringe

[sir´inj, sĭ-rinj´]

an instrument for introducing fluids into or withdrawing them from the body.

Components of a syringe. Shading indicates areas that must be kept sterile before and during parenteral injections. From Bolander, 1994.

Asepto syringe a syringe designed to fit directly into large lumen tubing; also used for intraoperative irrigation.

bulb syringe a syringe with a bulb on one end; compression of the bulb creates a vacuum for gentle suction of small amounts of bodily drainage, such as oral and nasal secretions. It is also used for intraoperative irrigation.

Using a bulb syringe. From Lammon et al., 1995.

hypodermic syringe one for introduction of liquids through a hollow needle into subcutaneous tissues.

hy·po·der·mic sy·ringe

a small syringe with a barrel (which may be calibrated), perfectly matched plunger, and tip; used with a hollow needle for subcutaneous injections and for aspiration.

Synonym(s): hypodermic (3)

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hypodermic syringe

A piston syringe that is fitted with a hypodermic needle for giving injections.

hy·po·der·mic sy·ringe

(hī'pō-dĕr'mik sir-inj')

A small syringe with a barrel (which may be calibrated), perfectly matched plunger, and tip; used with a hollow needle for subcutaneous injections and for aspiration.

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

hypodermic syringe

A SYRINGE for giving HYPODERMIC injections.

Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005

hy·po·der·mic sy·ringe

(hī'pō-dĕr'mik sir-inj')

Small syringe with a barrel (which may be calibrated), perfectly matched plunger, and tip; used with a hollow needle for subcutaneous injections and for aspiration.
Synonym(s): hypodermic (3) .

Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012

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