injection (Meaning)

Wordnet

injection (n)

the forceful insertion of a substance under pressure

any solution that is injected (as into the skin)

the act of putting a liquid into the body by means of a syringe

Webster

injection (n.)

The act of injecting or throwing in; -- applied particularly to the forcible throwing in of a liquid, or aeriform body, by means of a syringe, pump, etc.

That which is injected; especially, a liquid medicine thrown into a cavity of the body by a syringe or pipe; a clyster; an enema.

The act or process of filling vessels, cavities, or tissues with a fluid or other substance.

A specimen prepared by injection.

The act of throwing cold water into a condenser to produce a vacuum.

The cold water thrown into a condenser.

injection Sentence Examples

  1. The doctor administered a flu vaccine injection to prevent illness.
  2. The patient received an injection of antibiotics to treat their infection.
  3. The nurse prepared an injection of insulin for a diabetic patient.
  4. The injection contains a concentrated form of the medication.
  5. The injection site is often painful and may cause swelling.
  6. The skin is disinfected before an injection to prevent infection.
  7. Intramuscular injections are given in the muscle.
  8. Subcutaneous injections are given under the skin.
  9. Intravenous injections are given into a vein.
  10. The injection should be stored at the correct temperature to maintain its potency.

FAQs About the word injection

the forceful insertion of a substance under pressure, any solution that is injected (as into the skin), the act of putting a liquid into the body by means of a

pill, lotion, poultice, liniment, capsule, salve, cap, tablet, shot, syrup

No antonyms found.

The doctor administered a flu vaccine injection to prevent illness.

The patient received an injection of antibiotics to treat their infection.

The nurse prepared an injection of insulin for a diabetic patient.

The injection contains a concentrated form of the medication.