injection
nounfemininetécnico/ĩʒɛˈsɐ̃w̃/high
in·je·ção
Definition
The act or process of injecting; the introduction of a liquid substance into the body, usually with a syringe and needle.
The doctor administered a penicillin injection.
The intramuscular injection was painful.
Common collocations
subcutaneous injectionintravenous injectiongive an injectionreceive an injection
Etymology
Do latim 'injectio, injectionis' (ato de lançar dentro), derivado de 'injicere'.