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| Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| Ampule | small glass container that is sealed and holds a single dose of medication, usually for injection |
| Elixir | Clear, sweetened, flavored medication containing alcohol(etoh) and water |
| Intradermal | into or within the dermis of the skin |
| Intramuscular | into or within the muscle |
| Meniscus | Curved line that develops on the upper surface of a liquid when poured into the container |
| Subcuaneous | Beneath the skin; medications injected into the subcutaneous tissue |
| Suspension | Medication in which undissolved particle of medication are dispersed throughout the liquid |
| Syrup | Aqueous solution sweetened with sugar substitute to disguise taste |
| Vial | Glass or plastic container with metal-enclosed rubber seal for injectable medications; may hold single or multiple doses |