epipen en · NOUN
Etymology
Genericization of the trademark EpiPen, presumably a blend of epinephrine + pen, from being a pen-sized device used to inject epinephrine.
Meanings
- An epinephrine/adrenaline autoinjector. A 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epi Pen | alternative | lexicographic | |
| epi pen | alternative | lexicographic | |
| epipens | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| Epi-Pen | alternative | lexicographic | |
| EpiPen | alternative | lexicographic | |
| epi-pen | alternative | lexicographic |
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Synonyms
epinephrine autoinjector · adrenaline autoinjector
Translations (2)
pl EpiPen (epinephrin autoinjector) · ja エピペン (epinephrin autoinjector)