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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative spelling of ampoule. US, alt-of, alternative
2. 2
   a small bottle that contains a drug (especially a sealed sterile container for injection by needle) wordnet
3. 3
   Alternative spelling of ampulla. US, alt-of, alternative

Synonyms

All synonyms

ampouleampulephialphialvial

Etymology

From Old French ampule, from Latin ampulla, itself of unknown origin.

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