Injection

Definition

The act of introducing a substance, especially a drug or vaccine, into the body through a syringe.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdʒɛkʃən/
• Respelling: in-JEK-shun (with "in" as in "tin," "JEK" as in "deck," and "shun" as in "nation")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdʒɛkʃən/
• Respelling: in-JEK-shun (with "in" as in "tin," "JEK" as in "deck," and "shun" as in "nation")

In both dialects, "injection" places the primary stress on the second syllable, "JEK." The pronunciation is the same across both American and British English, focusing on the clear articulation of "in-JEK-shun."

Etymology

From Middle French "injection", derived from Latin "injectionem", from "injectus", past participle of "injicere", which combines "in-" ('into') + "jacere" ('to throw').

Derivatives

• Inject (verb)
• Injector (noun)
• Injected (verb, past tense)
• Injecting (verb, present participle)
• Injectable (adjective)

Synonyms

• Shot
• Jab
• Infusion

Antonyms

• None.

Usage

"Injection" is used in medical contexts to describe the administration of drugs or vaccines. It is also used in various fields, including engineering and computing, to describe the introduction of substances or data into systems.

Related Terms

• Syringe
• Vaccination
• Intravenous
• Infusion
• Implant

Detailed Definition

Noun

• Injection (Noun, Medical): The act of administering a liquid, especially a drug, into a person's body using a syringe and needle.
  • Example: "The doctor gave the patient an injection of antibiotics."

• Injection (Noun, Engineering): The introduction of a substance, such as fuel or air, into a system.
  • Example: "Fuel injection systems are used in modern cars to improve engine performance."

• Injection (Noun, Computing): The process of introducing data into a computer program or system.
  • Example: "SQL injection is a common type of cyber attack that targets databases."

Note: "Injection" primarily refers to a method of delivering drugs or vaccines into the body but can also relate to other processes where one substance is forced into another.