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Grammar : Noun
Spell : in-jek-shuh n
Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈdʒɛk ʃən



Définition of injection

Origin :
  • "forcing a fluid into a body" (with a syringe, etc.), early 15c., from Middle French iniection (14c.) or directly from Latin iniectionem (nominative iniectio), noun of action from past participle stem of inicere (see inject).
  • noun introduction into bloodstream
Example sentences :
  • Quickly she removed her father's coat and made the injection.
  • Extract from : « The End of Time » by Wallace West
  • It is simply incapable of movement, as would happen after an injection of curare.
  • Extract from : « The Industries of Animals » by Frdric Houssay
  • Dimly, I was aware of the injection, and immediately felt better.
  • Extract from : « Question of Comfort » by Les Collins
  • And the process will be by the injection of a new and mighty motive power.
  • Extract from : « Quiet Talks on Power » by S.D. Gordon
  • Casuistry is nothing but the injection of your own meaning into an old name.
  • Extract from : « A Preface to Politics » by Walter Lippmann
  • An injection of anthro-philomelitis must be given without loss of time.
  • Extract from : « Once a Week » by Alan Alexander Milne
  • With help from a footman in holding down the patient, the injection was made.
  • Extract from : « Once a Week » by Alan Alexander Milne
  • The injection should be given after the child has been placed in bed for the night.
  • Extract from : « The Eugenic Marriage, Vol 2 (of 4) » by W. Grant Hague
  • Two tablespoonfuls of whisky may be added to the injection, if the pulse is weak.
  • Extract from : « The Home Medical Library, Volume I (of VI) » by Various
  • The bowels should be moved daily by injection of warm soapsuds.
  • Extract from : « The Home Medical Library, Volume I (of VI) » by Various

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