Meaning of autoinjector in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌɔːtəʊɪnˈdʒɛktə/

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  1. Noun

    autoinjector

    Etymology

    early 20th century. From auto- + injector

    Definitions

    1. a hypodermic syringe to use in injecting yourself with a liquid

    Examples

    • « United States troops now carry atropine and autoinjectors in their first-aid kits to use in case of organophosphate nerve agent poisoning »

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