injection

UK
/ɪnˈdʒɛkʃən/
US
/ɪnˈdʒɛkʃən/

Translations

injectionnoun
injections
pl
UK
/ɪnˈdʒɛkʃən/
US
/ɪnˈdʒɛkʃən/
The doctor gave the patient an injection to relieve the pain.
Доктор сделал пациенту инъекцию, чтобы облегчить боль.
The fuel injection system in the car needs to be repaired.
Система впрыска топлива в автомобиле нуждается в ремонте.
Additional translations
injectionadjective
UK
/ɪnˈdʒɛk.ʃən/
US
/ɪnˈdʒɛk.ʃən/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "injection drug use"); not normally gradable.

Definitions

injectionnoun
The act of introducing a liquid, especially a drug, into the body using a syringe.
The doctor gave the patient an injection to relieve the pain.
A dose of a drug or vaccine that is administered via a syringe.
She received an injection of the flu vaccine at the clinic.
The introduction of a new element or quality into something.
The company needed an injection of capital to expand its operations.
A method of putting fuel into an engine.
The car's fuel injection system was malfunctioning, causing it to stall.
injectionadjective
Relating to or intended for injection.
The nurse checked the injection equipment before use.