Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hollow-needle
Noun
/ˈhɒl.oʊ ˈniː.dl̩/
Definition
A slender, tube-like instrument that is empty inside and typically used for drawing fluids or injecting substances.
Examples
- The dentist used a hollow-needle syringe to administer anesthesia.
- During the procedure, the nurse carefully inserted the hollow-needle to draw blood from the patient.
- Hollow-needles are commonly used in vaccinations to deliver the vaccine into the muscle.
Meaning
A hollow-needle refers to a medical tool that has a hollow shaft, allowing for the transfer of fluids from or to the body.
Synonyms
- Hypodermic needle
- Syringe
- Injection needle
