Syringe

Definitions

1. A device used for injecting or drawing fluids through a membrane.
2. 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.

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Examples

“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.”

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