injection

/in'dʤekʃn/
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injection

The nurse gives the patient a flu injection in the clinic.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The act of administering a liquid into the body using a syringe: The process of introducing a substance, typically a medication or vaccine, into the body via a needle.
    • A substance that is administered in this way: The specific liquid solution, such as a drug or vaccine, that is prepared for and delivered by injection.
    • The forceful introduction of a substance under pressure: A broader technical meaning referring to the act of forcing a fluid into something, such as fuel into an engine cylinder.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The doctor recommended an injection to treat the infection.
    • The vaccine is administered by a single injection.
    • The mechanic checked the fuel injection system.
Advanced Usage
  • "To give/receive an injection": The common collocations for the act of administering or getting a shot.
    • The nurse will give you the injection in your arm.
  • "Injection site": The specific area on the body where a needle is inserted.
    • Mild redness at the injection site is a common side effect.
Variants and Related Words
  • Inject (verb): To force or introduce a fluid into something.
    • The doctor will inject the vaccine.
  • Injectable (adjective/noun): Capable of being injected; a drug designed for injection.
    • This medication is available in an injectable form.
Synonyms
  • Shot: (Informal) An injection.
  • Vaccination: An injection specifically to immunize against a disease.
  • Inoculation: The process of introducing an antigenic substance (like a vaccine) via injection to stimulate immunity.
Related Phrases
  • Intravenous (IV) injection: An injection directly into a vein.
  • Intramuscular (IM) injection: An injection into a muscle.
  • Subcutaneous injection: An injection into the tissue layer between the skin and the muscle.
Related Idioms
  • "A shot in the arm": Literally, an injection in the arm. Figuratively, something that provides a sudden boost or encouragement.
    • The new investment was a real shot in the arm for the local economy.
injection

The nurse gives the patient a flu injection in the clinic.

Noun
  1. the act of putting a liquid into the body by means of a syringe
    • the nurse gave him a flu shot
  2. any solution that is injected (as into the skin)
  3. the forceful insertion of a substance under pressure

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