ampoule

noun
UK: /ˈæmpuːl/
US: /ˈæmpjuːl/

  1. A small sealed glass container that contains a single dose of medicine.

    1. The nurse broke the ampoule and drew the medicine. [ ] [ ]
    2. The lab technician carefully opened the ampoule containing the precious serum before the experiment. [ ] [ ]

  2. A small, usually glass, container that is sealed and contains a liquid, especially a drug that is given by injection.

    1. He needed an ampoule of adrenaline for his allergy. [ ] [ ]
    2. The doctor prepared the injection, carefully extracting the solution from the sterile ampoule. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

vial phial capsule

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ampoule" in English means: A small sealed glass container that contains a single dose of medicine., A small, usually glass, container that is sealed and contains a liquid, especially a drug that is given by injection..

The phonetic transcription of "ampoule" is /ˈæmpuːl/ in British English and /ˈæmpjuːl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ampoule": vial, phial, capsule.

Example usage of "ampoule": "The nurse broke the ampoule and drew the medicine.". More examples on the page.