noun
- Plural of autoinjector; medical devices that automatically inject a measured dose of medication through the skin, typically used for emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions or other acute conditions.
Usage: Medical/healthcare context; Commonly used in emergency medicine
Examples
- Patients with severe peanut allergies should carry autoinjectors at all times.
- The school nurse trained staff on how to use autoinjectors in case of anaphylaxis.
- Epinephrine autoinjectors are life-saving devices for people with severe allergies.
- Many people keep autoinjectors in their bags or at home for emergencies.
- The doctor prescribed autoinjectors as part of the allergy management plan.