Phial
Phial
Phial (pronounced /ˈfaɪəl/), also known as a vial, is a small glass or plastic vessel or bottle, often used to store medication as liquids, powders or capsules. They can also be used as scientific sample vessels; for instance, in autosampler devices in analytical chromatography.
Etymology
The term "phial" comes from the Greek word "phiale", which means "broad, flat container". The word was adopted into Latin as "phiala", and then into Old French as "fiole". It entered Middle English via Old French, and has been used in the English language since the 14th century.
Related Terms
- Ampoule: A small sealed vial which is used to contain and preserve a sample, usually a solid or liquid.
- Flask: A type of container or bottle, usually with a narrow neck, used for storing or transporting substances.
- Bottle: A rigid container with a neck that is narrower than the body and a mouth that can be closed with a cap or cork.
- Vessel (container): A generic term for any container used to hold or store liquids or gases.
- Medication: Substances used to diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent diseases.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Phial
- Wikipedia's article - Phial
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