epi pen

A form of epipen — 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.

Meanings

nounepi pen (plural epi pens)

plural epi pens

  1. alternativeAlternative form of epipen.
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