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epipen

/ˈɛpɪˌpɛn/ /ˈɛpɪpɛn/

Meanings
noun
An epinephrine/adrenaline autoinjector. A lifesaving device designed to ease the symptoms of anaphylaxis/anaphylactic shock, so as to save the life of the victim of the extreme allergic reaction, by injecting a dose of adrenaline/epinephrine through a spring-loaded needle that punches into the tissue it is triggered against.

Examples :

"My son has a severe peanut allergy, so he always carries an EpiPen in case he accidentally eats something containing peanuts. "
medicine device aid

Related Words

Illustration lifesaving

lifesaving adjective

/ˈlaɪfˌseɪvɪŋ/

Preserving life; preventing death.

"Learning CPR is a lifesaving skill. "

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration accidentally

accidentally adverb

/ˌæksəˈdɛnt(ə)li/

In an accidental manner; by chance, unexpectedly.

"He discovered penicillin largely accidentally."

Illustration symptoms

symptoms noun

/ˈsɪmptəmz/

A perceived change in some function, sensation or appearance of a person that indicates a disease or disorder, such as fever, headache or rash.

""Her symptoms, including a sore throat and runny nose, suggested she might have a cold." "

Illustration anaphylaxis

anaphylaxis noun

/ˌænəfəˈlæksɪs/ /ˌænɪfəˈlæksɪs/

Extreme sensitivity to a substance such as a foreign protein or drug.

"Example Sentence: "Because of her severe peanut allergy, Maria carries an EpiPen in case of anaphylaxis after accidental exposure." "

Illustration containing

containing verb

/kənˈteɪnɪŋ/

To hold inside.

"The box containing my old toys was stored in the attic. "

Illustration epinephrine

epinephrine noun

/ɛpɪˈnɛfɹɪn/

A catecholamine hormone and neurotransmitter; as a hormone, secreted by the adrenal gland in response to stress (when it stimulates the autonomic nervous system); as a neurotransmitter, synthesized from norepinephrine.

"During a severe allergic reaction, doctors often use epinephrine to quickly raise blood pressure and open airways. "

Illustration injecting

injecting verb

/ɪnˈdʒɛktɪŋ/

To push or pump (something, especially fluids) into a cavity or passage.

"The nurse injected a painkilling drug into the veins of my forearm."

Illustration designed

designed verb

/dɪˈzaɪnd/

To plan and carry out (a picture, work of art, construction etc.).

"The students designed posters for the school fair. "

Illustration anaphylactic

anaphylactic adjective

/ˌænəfɪˈlæktɪk/ /ˌænɪfəˈlæktɪk/

Pertaining to anaphylaxis.

"The child had an anaphylactic reaction to peanuts and needed immediate medical attention. "

Illustration triggered

triggered verb

/ˈtrɪɡərd/ /ˈtrɪɡərd/

To fire a weapon.

"The soldier triggered his rifle at the target. "

Illustration adrenaline

adrenaline noun

/əˈdɹɛnəlɪn/

Epinephrine, the hormone and neurotransmitter.

"My heart pounded with adrenaline as I prepared for the big presentation at work. "