piquiere

/pi.kjɛʁ/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of needle used to prick or pierce the skin, typically for medical purposes

“The nurse used a piquiere to administer the shot to the patient.”

2. verb

to prick or pierce the skin with a needle

“The doctor will piquiere the patient to administer the vaccine.”

Synonyms

  • hypodermic
  • needle

Antonyms

  • bandage
  • stitch