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Meaning of injection
The primary meaning of the word "injection" is the act of introducing a fluid, especially a medicine or vaccine, into a person's or animal's body, typically using a needle and syringe.
Etymology of injection
The word "injection" comes from the Latin "injicere", which means "to throw into" or "to introduce", and is a combination of "in-" (into) and "jacere" (to throw).
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of introducing a fluid into the body, and its meaning has expanded to include other contexts, such as engineering and technology.
Synonyms
inoculation
shot
vaccination
implantation
insertion
introduction
infusion
transfusion
transplantation
implant
graft
transplant
insertion
introduction
perfusion
inoculum
dose
bolus
infusion
transfusion
vaccination
inoculation
implantation
perfusion
introduction
insertion
transplantation
grafting
dosing
medicating
treating
injecting
immunizing
vaccinating
boosting
introducing
inserting
infusing
transplanting
Definitions
- The act of introducing a fluid, especially a medicine or vaccine, into a person's or animal's body, typically using a needle and syringe.
- A dose of a fluid, especially a medicine or vaccine, introduced into a person's or animal's body in this way.
- The act of introducing fuel, such as gasoline or diesel, into an engine's cylinders.
Usage Examples
- The doctor gave the patient an injection to relieve the pain.
- The new employee received a series of injections as part of the company's vaccination program.
- The mechanic checked the fuel injection system to diagnose the problem with the car's engine.