ˈsɪrɪndʒ n. & v. --n. 1
Med. a a
tube with a
nozzle and piston or
bulb for sucking in and ejecting
liquid in a fine
stream, used in
surgery. b (in full
hypodermic syringe) a
similar device with a
hollow needle for
insertion under the skin. 2
any similar device used in gardening,
cooking, etc. --v.tr.
sluice or spray (the ear, a
plant, etc.) with a syringe. [ME f. med.L
syringa (as SYRINX)]