n :  a device used to inject fluids into or withdraw them from something (as the body or its cavities): as  a  :  a device that consists of a nozzle of varying length and a compressible rubber bulb and is used for injection or irrigation <an ear >   b  :  an instrument (as for the injection of medicine or the withdrawal of bodily fluids) that consists of a hollow barrel fitted with a plunger and a hollow needle  c  :  a gravity device consisting of a reservoir fitted with a long rubber tube ending with an exchangeable nozzle that is used for irrigation of the vagina or bowel syringe vt sy*ringed  sy*ring*ing  
 
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