"nanotainer" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: nanotainers [plural]
Etymology: nano- + container, introduced by the startup Theranos. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|nano|container}} nano- + container Head templates: {{en-noun}} nanotainer (plural nanotainers)
  1. A small container used to hold a blood sample.
    Sense id: en-nanotainer-en-noun-F8tywNlJ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with nano-

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