1. a sealed vial or small glass container, typically used to hold a single dose of a liquid medication for injection
Usage: Also spelled 'ampule' or 'ampoule'; Common in medical and pharmaceutical contexts

Examples

• The nurse broke open the ampul to draw up the vaccine.
• Each ampul contains exactly 1 milliliter of the antibiotic solution.
• The medication comes in sterile ampuls that must be used immediately after opening.
• The doctor instructed the patient to bring the ampul to the appointment.
• Glass ampuls protect the medicine from contamination and light exposure.