1. a small sealed glass container used to hold liquid medicines for injection
Usage: medical

Examples

• The nurse broke open the ampoule containing the vaccine.
• Each ampoule holds exactly 2 milliliters of the medication.
• The doctor carefully extracted the liquid from the glass ampoule.
• Store the ampoules in a cool, dry place away from light.
• The pharmacy ordered a box of insulin ampoules.
• She disposed of the empty ampoule in the medical waste container.