What type of syringe is designed specifically to hold carpules or cartridges of medication?

The syringe specifically designed to hold carpules or cartridges of medication is the aspirating syringe. This type of syringe allows healthcare providers to easily access and inject medication from a cartridge while ensuring precise control during the aspiration process. Aspirating syringes often have a specialized design that accommodates the cartridge capacity, enabling them to work effectively in settings such as dentistry, where local anesthetics are frequently administered using carpules.

In contrast, other syringes, such as insulin, tuberculin, and hypodermic syringes, serve different purposes. Insulin syringes are tailored for administering insulin and have specific markings for accurate dosing of this medication. Tuberculin syringes are designed for administering small doses of medication or vaccines, particularly for tuberculin skin tests, and they have a smaller capacity. Hypodermic syringes are general-purpose syringes used for various injections but are not specifically tailored for carpules or cartridges. Thus, the aspirating syringe is the specialized choice for this particular application.