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Phial (Noun)

Meaning

A small bottle that contains a drug (especially a sealed sterile container for injection by needle).

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The nurse filled the syringe from a phial of medication before administering the shot to the patient.
  • A phial of insulin sat on the counter, awaiting the diabetic patient's return for her next dose.
  • The doctor warned the patient of potential allergic reactions to the medication in the phial.
  • To avoid contamination, the medical staff handled the phial of medication with gloved hands.
  • In the medical cabinet, a row of phials containing different medications lined the shelves, ready for emergency use.

Synonyms

  • Vial
  • Ampule
  • Ampul
  • Ampoule
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