noun

injection

injection, shot

The nurse gave me an injection.

The nurse gave me an injection.

The company needs an injection of cash.

The company needs an injection of cash.

an injection of ((sth.)) a medical dose of (sth.) The doctor gave her an injection of penicillin.

an injection of ((sth.)) a contribution of (sth.) The business received a large injection of capital.

Synonyms: shot, jab, dose, infusion

From Latin 'in-' (in) + 'jacere' (to throw). Literally 'to throw in'.

Picture a syringe 'throwing' medicine 'into' the body.

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