injection (n.)

  1. the forceful insertion of a substance under pressure

  2. any solution that is injected (as into the skin)

    [ Syn: injectant ]

  3. the act of putting a liquid into the body by means of a syringe; the nurse gave him a flu shot

    [ Syn: shot ]

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