injection

Definitions of injection
  1. noun
    the forceful insertion of a substance under pressure
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    type of:
    insertion, intercalation
    the act of putting one thing into another
  2. noun
    the act of putting a liquid into the body by means of a syringe
    synonyms: piqûre
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    type of:
    aide médicale, soin médical
    professional treatment for illness or injury
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