Syrinx
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In classical Greek mythology, Syrinx was an Arcadian nymph and a follower of Artemis, known for her chastity. Being pursued by Pan, she fled into the river Ladon, and at her own request was metamorpho
Pan poursuivant Syrinx drawing by Girodet, 1826
Pan Pursuing Syrinx by Ignaz Elhafen, c. 1690–1695, LACMA.
Pan and Syrinx by Jean-François de Troy, 1722-1724
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A syringe is a simple reciprocating pump consisting of a plunger that fits tightly within a cylindrical tube called a barrel. The plunger can be linearly pulled and pushed along the inside of the tube
Syrinx
…the god's frustrated breath blew across them. Pan cut the reeds to fashion the first set of panpipes, which were thenceforth known as syrinx. The word syringe is derived from this word. Ovid includes the story of Pan and Syrinx in Book One of the Metamorphoses, where it is told by Mercury to Argus in the…
A typical plastic medical syringe fitted with a detachable stainless steel needle; the syringe is fitted with a male Luer lock fitting which the needle, which is equipped with a female Luer-Lock fitting (purple), screws into
According to the World Health Organization, about 90% of the medical syringes are used to administer drugs, 5% for vaccinations and 5% for other uses such as blood transfusions.
The threads of the Luer lock tip of this 12mL disposable syringe keep it securely connected to a tube or other apparatus.
Syringe made entirely of glass, with no parts made from plastic nor any other material