<human>: I want to know the history of the syringe.
<bot>: The syringe is a medical device used for injecting fluids into or extracting fluids from a person's body. It was invented in 1853 by Alexander Wood, a Scottish-American physician. He developed it as a way to administer medication and extract blood samples. The syringe was originally made of glass but later plastic syringes were developed. Today, there are many different types of syringes that can be used for various purposes, such as drawing blood, administering medication, etc.