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ampule

 

[ หˆรฆmpjuหl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical container

An ampule is a sealed vial which is used to contain and preserve a sample, usually a solid or liquid. They are commonly used in the medical field to hold pharmaceutical products such as injectable medications. The design of an ampule ensures sterility and prevents contamination. Ampules are typically made of glass, though plastic variations exist, and they are designed to be broken open to access the contents within. As a result, they are popular for storing drugs that may be sensitive to light or air.

Synonyms

bottle, container, vial.

Examples of usage

  • The nurse prepared the medication from an ampule.
  • Carefully break the neck of the ampule before use.
  • Ensure the ampule is sealed properly to maintain sterility.

Translations

Translations of the word "ampule" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ampola

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคฎเฅเคชเฅเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ampulle

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ampul

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะผะฟัƒะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ampuล‚ka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒณใƒ—ใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ampoule

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ampolla

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ampul

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•ฐํ”Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู…ุจูˆู„ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ampule

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ampulka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฎ‰็“ฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ampula

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ampรบla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะผะฟัƒะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ›แƒžแƒฃแƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ampula

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ampolla

Etymology

The word 'ampule' is derived from the Latin term 'ampulla', which referred to a small jar or bottle. The root 'ampull-' comes from 'ampulla', meaning a 'bottle' or 'flask' that was often used to carry liquids. The evolution of this term into 'ampule' in English indicates the object's function as a container, especially in precise scientific and medical contexts. The ampoule was historically used in apothecaries for storing perfumes and medicines and has adapted over time to meet the needs of modern medicine. Its design and use have become integral in areas requiring sterile storage, ultimately symbolizing safety and efficacy in pharmaceutical practices.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,386 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.