instillator

Examples

• All

• The nurse used an instillator to deliver the medication drop by drop into the patient's ear.

• An instillator allows liquid medication to be applied gradually for maximum absorption.

• Modern instillators are designed to minimize contamination during medication delivery.

• The nurse used an instillator for the procedure.

• Many hospitals have instillators available for patients.

• An instillator helps ensure that the liquid is introduced slowly and evenly into the body's cavity.

• This instillator can be adjusted to control the rate at which the medication is dispensed.

Synonyms

I

injector

vsinstillator

• Specialized

46 4.9

A device that pushes liquid or gas into another part

adds liquid gently drop by drop instead of forcing it in

I

infuser

vsinstillator

• Specialized

14 4.9

A medical machine that slowly gives medicine or fluid into the body

applies tiny drops into a cavity rather than continuous internal infusion

A

applicator

vsinstillator

6 4.3

A small tool used to put a liquid or cream on a surface

places small drops inside a body cavity rather than onto surfaces

I

irrigator

vsinstillator

• Specialized

5.3

A device that gently washes wounds and body areas with clean fluid

introduces liquid slowly drop by drop for small doses

I

inserter

vsinstillator

4.7

A machine or person that puts items into other objects, for example letters into envelopes

introduces only small liquid drops into a cavity rather than any object

How Gradual

infusion

• Specialized

16 5.5

instillator

• Specialized

9.9

dropper

5 2.7

syringe

• Specialized

99 3.6

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology