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Key words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Subcantaneous | Beneath the skin;medications injected into the subcantaneous tissue. |
| Suspension | Medication in which undissolved particles of medication are dispersed throughout the liquid. |
| Syrup | Aqueous solution sweetened with sugar or a sugar substitute to disguise taste. |
| Vial | Glass or plastic container with metal-enclosed rubber seal for injectable medications; may hold single or multiple doses. |