Ampoule

/ˈæm.puːl/ noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A small hermetically sealed vial, often used to contain a sterile solution suitable for injection.
  2. 2
    a small bottle that contains a drug (especially a sealed sterile container for injection by needle) wordnet

Etymology

Borrowed from French ampoule. Etymologically equivalent to amphora + -ule/-le.

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