syringe
|sy/ringe|
B2
/sɪˈrɪndʒ/
medical instrument
Etymology
Etymology Information
'syringe' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'syrinx,' where 'syrinx' meant 'tube.'
Historical Evolution
'syrinx' changed from the Latin word 'syringa' and eventually became the modern English word 'syringe'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'tube,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'medical instrument for injecting or withdrawing fluids.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a medical instrument used to inject fluids into or withdraw them from something, typically the body.
The nurse filled the syringe with the vaccine.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45