injection

Definition

Forcing a liquid into your body using a needle—sometimes for vaccines, sometimes for medicine, sometimes because your doctor enjoys watching you squirm slightly. It's the fast-track delivery method for substances that refuse to take the scenic route through your digestive system. Tiny needle, big impact.

Example Usage

The nurse administered the insulin injection just before dinner to help regulate the patient's blood glucose levels.

Source: Medical terminology, Merriam-Webster

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