: a small closed or closable vessel especially for liquids
Examples of vial in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebThat includes asking your provider to open syringes and vials in front of you, and making sure that vials of your blood are properly labeled with your name, date of birth, and the date of your blood draw.—Korin Miller, Health, 4 May 2024 The medication will come in single or double vial kits that can be used at home.—Brenda Goodman, CNN, 26 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for vial
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English fiole, viole, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin fiola, alteration of Latin phiala — more at phial
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