hypodermic syringe

syringe /sy·ringe/ (sĭ-rinj´) (sir´inj) an instrument for injecting liquids into or withdrawing them from any vessel or cavity.

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air syringe , chip syringe a small, fine-nozzled syringe, used to direct an air current into a tooth cavity being excavated, to remove small fragments, or to dry the cavity.

dental syringe  a small syringe used in operative dentistry, containing an anesthetic solution.

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

Luer's syringe , Luer-Lok syringe a glass syringe for intravenous and hypodermic use.

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hypodermic syringe

n.

A syringe with a calibrated barrel, plunger, and tip, used with a hypodermic needle for hypodermic injections and for aspiration.

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hypodermic syringe

Etymology: Gk, hypo, under, derma, skin, syrigx, tube

an instrument designed to direct fluid under the skin through a fine hollow needle.

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syringe

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

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bulb syringe

a compressible rubber bulb with a pierced, pointed end that allows suction and expulsion of fluids. Useful in irrigating ears or small cavities as in abscesses.

syringe driver

an electronically controlled syringe used for delivering small volumes of fluid at a constant rate.

hypodermic syringe

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

pole syringe

a syringe on a long pole so that the syringe can be operated from a distance, e.g. through the bars of a cage.

projectile syringe

see blow dart.