syringe
word
/ˈsɪɹɪndʒ/
/sɪɹˈɪndʒ/
Definition
A syringe is a tool used to inject liquids into or withdraw them from the body, usually with a needle attached.
Usage & Nuances
"Syringe" is used in medical and scientific contexts. Common collocations: "disposable syringe," "insulin syringe." Not to be confused with "needle" (the metal part). Informal use in drug culture, but standard in healthcare.
Spanish: jeringaPortuguese (BR): seringaPortuguese (PT): seringaChinese (Simplified): 注射器Chinese (Traditional): 注射器Hindi: सिरिंजArabic: حقنةBengali: সিরিঞ্জRussian: шприцJapanese: 注射器Vietnamese: ống tiêmKorean: 주사기Turkish: enjektörUrdu: سرنجIndonesian: suntikan
Example Sentences
Could you pass me the syringe from the tray, please?
natural
The nurse filled the syringe with medicine.
basic
Please use a new syringe for each patient.
basic
Doctors use a syringe to give vaccines.
basic
He accidentally dropped the syringe on the floor, so he had to get a new one.
natural
Some medicines need to be measured very carefully with a syringe.
natural