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Needle
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a slender, solid, often sharp-pointed instrument used for withdrawing blood samples, injecting medicine, etc.
What is a "needle"?
A needle is a thin and pointed medical tool used to pierce the skin for various purposes, such as injecting medications, drawing blood for tests, or delivering fluids directly into veins or tissues. Needles are typically made of stainless steel and come in different sizes depending on their use. They are essential in medical procedures for giving treatments and getting samples for diagnosing patients, while causing minimal discomfort.
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agulha
a pine tree's leaf that is thin and hard
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agulha
a slender pointer for indicating the reading on the scale of a measuring instrument
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agulha
a stylus that formerly made sound by following a groove in a phonograph record
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agulha
a small, thin tool with a pointed end, used in sewing to connect fabric or other materials together
Exemplo
The scientist observed the needle on the meter oscillate between high and low readings.
The nurse skillfully inserted the needle into the patient's arm for a blood test.
The compass needle always points north.
The pine tree had pointed needles rather than broad leaves.
The needle for a lumbar puncture goes in the lower part of your back.
