injection

//ɪnˈdʒɛkʃən//
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Noun

injectionSingular
injectionsPlural
1

The act of forcing a liquid, especially a drug or vaccine, into the body using a syringe and needle.

The nurse gave me an injection in my arm.

2

A substance that is injected into the body.

The doctor prepared the injection for the patient.

3

The introduction of something new or additional into a situation or process.

The company needs an injection of new ideas to stay competitive.