syringe needle

[səˈrɪndʒ ˈnidəl]
nounpl: syringe needles
agulha de seringa
1. A thin, sharp, hollow metal tube attached to a syringe used to inject or withdraw fluids from the body or containers
The nurse carefully inserted the syringe needle into the patient's arm.
A enfermeira inseriu cuidadosamente a agulha de seringa no braço do paciente.
2. The pointed metal component of a hypodermic syringe designed for medical or laboratory purposes
The syringe needle must be sterile before use in any medical procedure.
A agulha de seringa deve estar esterilizada antes do uso em qualquer procedimento médico.
In Brazil and Portugal, 'agulha de seringa' is the standard medical terminology used in healthcare settings, pharmacies, and medical literature. In the United States, this term is essential in medical, nursing, and laboratory contexts. The term has gained importance in public health discussions, particularly regarding harm reduction and safe injection practices.
NYC Slang
dope needle (slang/informal, potentially offensive context in drug culture)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
hypodermic needleinjection needlemedical needleneedle

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
agulha de seringa
Standard medical term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
agulha de seringa
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
agulha de seringa
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
agulha de seringa
Same term used in European Portuguese

Related Words

syringehypodermic syringeneedle gaugeinjectionvenipunctureseringaagulha

Related Idioms & Phrases

sharp as a needle
needle in a haystack
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