Luer taper en · NOUN
Etymology
Invented by Karl Schneider and named after the 19th-century German medical instrument maker Hermann Wülfing Lüer.
Meanings
- A standardized system of small-scale fluid fittings used for making leak-free connections between a male-taper fitting and its mating female part on medical and laboratory instruments.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luer tapers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |