noun
- a sealed vial or small glass container, typically used to hold a single dose of a liquid medication for injection
Usage: Also spelled 'ampule' or 'ampoule'; Common in medical and pharmaceutical contexts
Examples
- The nurse broke open the ampul to draw up the vaccine.
- Each ampul contains exactly 1 milliliter of the antibiotic solution.
- The medication comes in sterile ampuls that must be used immediately after opening.
- The doctor instructed the patient to bring the ampul to the appointment.
- Glass ampuls protect the medicine from contamination and light exposure.