aspirating syringe


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as·pi·rat·ing sy·ringe

(aspir-āt-ing sĭr-inj)
A syringe, commonly used to inject local anesthetic in dentistry, which allows blood into the anesthetic capsule if the needle is in a blood vessel.
See: syringe
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012
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