ampule
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pyul, -pul noun Medicine/Medical.
a sealed glass or plastic bulb containing solutions for hypodermic injection.
Also, am·pul, am·poule.
Origin:
1175–1225; < French < Latin ampulla ampulla; replacing Middle English ampulle < Old French < Latin; replacing Old English ampella, ampulla < Latin
1175–1225; < French < Latin ampulla ampulla; replacing Middle English ampulle < Old French < Latin; replacing Old English ampella, ampulla < Latin
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ampoule or esp (US) ampule (ˈæmpuːl, -pjuːl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| med a small glass vessel in which liquids for injection are hermetically sealed | |
| ampule or esp (US) ampule | |
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Ampule
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Example sentences
The user breaks the ampule and squeezes the gel onto a brush tip.
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