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Vial

Vial
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

A small glass or plastic vessel or bottle used to store medication.

Standard Abbreviation

Vial

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  vial VARCHAR(100),  -- Vial
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  vial as vial
FROM claims;

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