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injected

 

[ ɪnˈdʒɛktəd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

medical procedure

Injected refers to the act of introducing a substance into the body using a syringe or similar device. This method is commonly used for administering medications, vaccines, or other therapeutic agents. Injection can be intramuscular, subcutaneous, intravenous, or intradermal, depending on the required absorption rate and target area. The procedure must be performed with sterile techniques to avoid infection and ensure patient safety. In medical settings, injections can be a crucial part of treatment plans.

Synonyms

administered, delivered, introduced

Examples of usage

  • The nurse injected the vaccine into the patient's arm.
  • He was injected with a pain reliever before surgery.
  • The doctor injected the medication to reduce inflammation.

Translations

Translations of the word "injected" in other languages:

🇵🇹 injetado

🇮🇳 इंजेक्टेड

🇩🇪 injektiert

🇮🇩 disuntik

🇺🇦 ін'єкований

🇵🇱 wstrzyknięty

🇯🇵 注入された

🇫🇷 injecté

🇪🇸 inyectado

🇹🇷 enjekte edilmiş

🇰🇷 주입된

🇸🇦 مُحقن

🇨🇿 injektovaný

🇸🇰 injektovaný

🇨🇳 注入的

🇸🇮 injektiran

🇮🇸 sprautað

🇰🇿 инъекцияланған

🇬🇪 შეყრილი

🇦🇿 injected

🇲🇽 inyectado

Etymology

The word 'injected' derives from the Latin verb 'injettere', which is made up of 'in', meaning 'in' or 'into', and 'jacere', meaning 'to throw'. The term has evolved over time, with its first recorded use in English occurring around the early 19th century. Initially, the concept of injection related mainly to mechanical processes, but as medical science advanced, the term became closely associated with the practice of injecting substances into the body. Today, 'injected' is widely used in medical practices and discussions surrounding health care and pharmacology, reflecting the importance of injections in modern medicine.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,116 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.