injection (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdʒekʃən/
Definition
The act or process of injecting something, especially a liquid, into a person or animal, or into something else.
Examples
The nurse administered the injection quickly and efficiently.
He needs a daily insulin injection to manage his diabetes.
The vaccine is given by injection to build immunity.
How to Use injection
- injection of (prepositional phrase)
- Introducing something into something else, often money or a substance. — "The project received a much-needed injection of cash."
- administer an injection (collocation)
- To give an injection, usually by a medical professional. — "The doctor will administer the injection in your arm."
- give an injection (collocation)
- To provide or administer an injection. — "She had to give her son a daily injection."
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