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Noun — The act of putting a liquid, especially medicine, into the body with a needle, or the dose given that way.

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Etymology

From Latin iniectio, "a throwing in," from inicere, "to throw into."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “injection” mean?

The word “injection” means the act of putting a liquid, especially medicine, into the body with a needle, or the dose given that way. In plain terms, a shot of medicine, a sudden boost of funding, or (in tech) malicious code slipped into a system.

How do you pronounce “injection”?

“Injection” is pronounced ihn-JEHK-shuhn (/ɪnˈd͡ʒɛk.ʃən/ in IPA).

How do you use “injection” in a sentence?

Here is “injection” used in a sentence: “The doctor gave her a flu injection.”

What part of speech is “injection”?

“Injection” is a noun.

Where does the word “injection” come from?

The word “injection” comes from Latin. From Latin iniectio, "a throwing in," from inicere, "to throw into.".

Is “injection” a common word?

“Injection” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

How many meanings does “injection” have?

“Injection” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of putting a liquid, especially medicine, into the body with a needle, or the dose given that way.

What is the difference between an injection and a vaccine?

An injection is the method of delivering a liquid into the body with a needle, while a vaccine is a substance that builds immunity to a disease. A vaccine is often given by injection, but not all injections are vaccines.

What is the difference between an injection and an infusion?

An injection delivers a dose of liquid quickly through a needle, while an infusion drips fluid into the body slowly over a longer period, usually through a drip. Injections are brief; infusions are gradual.

What is a cash injection in finance?

In a financial context, an 'injection' is a sudden addition of money or resources into something, as in 'a cash injection'. It suggests a boost intended to stimulate or support an organization or economy.

What is code injection in computing?

In computing, 'injection' refers to the malicious insertion of code into a program or system, as in 'SQL injection'. Attackers use it to make software carry out commands its designers never intended.

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