In a syringe, medication is measured by aligning the ________ of the plunger with the appropriate calibrations.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
leading ring
In a syringe, medication is measured by aligning the leading ring of the plunger with the appropriate calibrations.
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