Syringe
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /sɪˈɹɪn(d)ʒ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Syringe is a noun meaning A device used for injecting or drawing fluids through a membrane.
Meaning
A device used for injecting or drawing fluids through a membrane.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To clean or rinse by means of a syringe.
- (transitive) To inject by means of a syringe.
- A device consisting of a hypodermic needle, a chamber for containing liquids, and a piston for applying pressure (to inject) or reducing pressure (to draw); a hypodermic syringe.
Example Sentences
an ear syringe
Have your ears syringed! They're so dirty!
In Kelly’s case, once the baby was admitted to the hospital, she began to use formula, fed through a syringe—she was told to avoid bottles because the baby would reject the breast.
Word Forms
- syringes
- syringing
- syringed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tube, nail, squirt, needle, gun, hypodermic.
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