syringe

BrE /ˈsɪrɪndʒ/ AmE /ˈsɪrɪndʒ/

noun en → es

1 MEDICAL TOOL [singular] B1

a small tube with a needle at one end that is used for giving injections or taking blood samples

jeringa, inyector

  • use a syringe

Collocations syringe injection · disposable syringe

  • The nurse used a syringe to give the patient an injection.

    La enfermera usó una jeringa para darle una inyección al paciente.

2 HYGIENE [singular] B1

a device used for cleaning teeth or applying medicine to the mouth

sirénge, irrigador bucal

  • use a syringe

Collocations oral syringe · dental syringe

  • She uses an oral syringe to clean her baby's teeth.

    Ella usa un irrigador bucal para limpiar los dientes de su bebé.