needlestick


nee·dle·stick

noun \ˈnē-dəl-ˌstik\

Definition of NEEDLESTICK

: an accidental puncture of the skin with an unsterilized instrument (as a syringe) —called also needlestick injury

First Known Use of NEEDLESTICK

1976

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