Injection (Noun)
Meaning 1
The act of putting a liquid into the body by means of a syringe; "the nurse gave him a flu shot".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The doctor gave the patient an injection of antibiotics to clear up the infection.
- She winced in pain as the nurse administered the injection of medicine into her muscle.
- The new employee received an injection of excitement and motivation during the company's orientation program.
- The anesthesiologist carefully administered the spinal injection to numb the area before surgery.
- The athlete required an injection of cortisone to reduce the inflammation in her knee.
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Meaning 2
Any solution that is injected (as into the skin).
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The nurse carefully prepared the injection by filling a syringe with a sterilized solution of vitamins.
- Insulin injections can help to manage type 2 diabetes for those patients requiring supplementary support.
- Getting the Botox injection caused me minimal pain but delivered promising cosmetic benefits later.
- You have the choice to add anti-NA sickness relief or ask about administering such injections over travel in airplane courses specifically included
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Meaning 3
The forceful insertion of a substance under pressure.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.