Vial (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
- Doctors carefully handled the vial, making sure not to touch the sterile seal to avoid contamination.
- A single vial of the expensive medication could cost thousands of dollars per year.
- The pharmacist labeled the vial with the patient's name, dosage, and the date it was prepared.
- The nurse carefully broke the vial's seal and drew the proper amount of medication into the syringe.
- Before using the medication from the vial, the doctor inspected it for any visible signs of contamination or damage.