| applicator | A slender rod of wood, flexible metal, or synthetic material, at one end of which is attached a pledget of cotton or other substance for making local applications to any accessible surface. Origin: L. Ap-plico, to attach to (05 Mar 2000) |
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| syringes | Instruments used for injecting or withdrawing fluids. (12 Dec 1998) |
| fountain decussation | See: tegmental decussations. (05 Mar 2000) |
| fountain syringe | An apparatus consisting of a reservoir for holding fluid, to the bottom of which is attached a tube with a suitable nozzle; used for vaginal or rectal injections, irrigating wounds, etc., the force of the flow being regulated by the height of the reservoir above the point of discharge. (05 Mar 2000) |