syringe

Also known as syringes

thumb|Disposable syringe with needle, with parts labelled: plunger, barrel, needle adaptor, needle hub, needle bevel, needle shaft

AI overview

A syringe is a medical device consisting of a barrel (tube), plunger, and needle that is used to inject medication or withdraw fluid from the body. It matters because it is an essential tool in healthcare that allows precise delivery of medicines and vaccines, as well as collection of blood samples and other medical procedures.

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Key facts

Machine.image: Syringe2.jpg
Machine.caption: A typical plastic medical syringe fitted with a detachable stainless steel needle; the syringe is fitted with a male Luer lock fitting which the needle, which is equipped with a female Luer-Lock fitting (purple), screws into
Machine.classification: Medical device
Machine.industry: Healthcare
Machine.application: Injection
Machine.inventor: Charles Pravaz (screw)Alexander Wood (plunger)

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Research

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Commons category: Syringes
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Contents

Medical syringes
Tip designs
Multishot needle syringes
Venom extraction syringes
Oral syringes
Dental syringes
Dose-sparing syringes
Regulation
Non-medical uses
Laboratory applications
Cooking
Others
Historical timeline
See also
References
Further reading
External links

thumb|Disposable syringe with needle, with parts labelled: plunger, barrel, needle adaptor, needle hub, needle bevel, needle shaft

thumb|According to the World Health Organization, about 90% of the medical syringes are used to administer [[drugs, 5% for vaccinations and 5% for other uses such as blood transfusions.]]