needlestick injury

Puncture of the skin by a hypodermic needle or other sharp object.

Japanese Meaning

鋭利な注射針や他の尖った物体によって皮膚が刺される事故や傷害

After the needlestick injury, the nurse immediately reported the incident and began post-exposure prophylaxis.

針刺し事故の後、看護師は直ちに事故を報告し、曝露後予防を開始した。

Sense（1）

Puncture of the skin by a hypodermic needle or other sharp object.

The nurse developed hepatitis as a result of a needlestick injury.

needlestick injuries

（ plural ）