Nomen

die Infusion

infusion, drip

Der Patient bekommt eine Infusion.

The patient is receiving an infusion.

Die Infusion enthält wichtige Nährstoffe.

The infusion contains important nutrients.

to give ((sb.)) an infusion Der Arzt gibt dem Patienten eine Infusion.

to receive an infusion Der Patient bekommt eine Infusion.

Injektion (injection)

From Latin 'infusio' (a pouring in), from 'in-' (into) + 'fundere' (to pour).

Think of 'fusing' a liquid 'in'to the body, similar to the English word 'infusion'.

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