autoinjector

IPA/ˌɔː.təʊ.ɪnˈdʒek.tər/
IPA/ˌɑː.t̬oʊ.ɪnˈdʒek.tɚ/

autoinjector — noun

  • autoinjectorsingular
  • autoinjectorsplural

1. a small medical tool that holds a pre-filled syringe and pushes the medicine int

1.名詞B2
釋義

a small medical tool that holds a pre-filled syringe and pushes the medicine into the body automatically when pressed firmly against the skin, so that a person can inject themselves or someone else without handling a needle or measuring a dose

例句

When Jude's allergic reaction started, his friend quickly got the autoinjector from his bag.

get + autoinjector + from [bag/pocket] — typical storage pattern

Dr. Yara keeps an autoinjector in her clinic for patients with severe allergies.

同義詞
  • auto-injector

    hyphenated spelling variant of the same word, equally common

  • injector pen

    broader category that includes devices which may not be spring-loaded or automatic

  • self-injector

    emphasises that the user gives the injection to themselves; less technical

用法筆記

Often referred to by brand names in everyday conversation — for example, EpiPen is the most widely known brand of epinephrine autoinjector. Unlike a standard syringe, an autoinjector is pre-loaded and designed for non-medical users to operate in emergencies.

常見錯誤

❌The nurse prepared an autoinjector to give the vaccine.
✅The nurse prepared a syringe to give the vaccine.
💡An autoinjector is a pre-loaded device for self-administration in emergencies, not a general-purpose syringe used by medical professionals.