Definition of vial
: a small closed or closable vessel especially for liquids
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The investigators say that reuse caused a syringe to become contaminated, and this contaminated the measles vaccine vials, which then infected the children.
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Scientists discovered the vials while preparing for the laboratory’s move to the FDA’s main campus.
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Origin and Etymology of vial
Middle English fiole, viole, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin fiola, alteration of Latin phiala — more at phial
VIAL Defined for English Language Learners
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: a very small glass or plastic container used for perfumes, medicines, etc.
VIAL Defined for Kids
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: a small container (as for medicines) that is usually made of glass or plastic
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: a small closed or closable vessel especially for liquids—called also phial
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