inject

[in-jekt]

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verb (used with object)

to force (a fluid) into a passage, cavity, or tissue: to inject a medicine into the veins.

to introduce (something new or different): to inject humor into a situation.

to introduce arbitrarily or inappropriately; intrude.

to interject (a remark, suggestion, etc.), as into conversation.

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Origin of inject

1590–1600; < Latin injectus past participle of in(j)icere to throw in, equivalent to in- in-² + -jec- (combining form of jac- throw) + -tus past participle suffix

Related formsre·in·ject, verb (used with object)un·in·ject·ed, adjective

inject.

(in prescriptions) an injection.

Origin of inject.

From the Latin word injectiō

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Examples from the Web for inject

Only she can make hetersoexuality sound like a life-saving elixir that I need to inject directly into my veins.
Lana Del Rey Makes Me Wish I Were Straight|Samantha Allen|July 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
To raise oil from the depths, rigs often inject water at high-pressure into the wells.
Renewables Can Make Fossil Fuel More Efficient|The Daily Beast|May 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“Think of it like a cigarette break,” he says of the times he stops to inject.
The White Collar Heroin Problem|Abby Haglage|February 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Her aspirations were noble: Inject high art into pop music and create a Koons-esque kaleidoscope of dance tracks.
The Biggest Surprises and Disappointments in 2013|Melissa Leon|December 24, 2013|DAILY BEAST

Case in point: at the end of the episode Brody starts to inject heroin.
Damian Lewis Spills On ‘Homeland’s’ Shocking Plot Twist and Brody’s Return|Andrew Romano|October 14, 2013|DAILY BEAST
I believe the proper way is to inject the stuff into a vein, but thats a ticklish job, and I wont attempt it.
The Gray Phantom|Herman Landon
After the usual washing out of the sinuses with the carbolic solution, I inject both of them in with liquid vasaline.
Report on Surgery to the Santa Clara County Medical Society|Joseph Bradford Cox
Make injections of a decoction of origane mugwort, dog's mercury, betony, and eggs; inject into the womb with a female syringe.
The Works of Aristotle the Famous Philosopher|Anonymous
For a long time small syringes with fine needle points were used to inject strong acting drugs under the skin.
Prof. Koch's Method to Cure Tuberculosis Popularly Treated|Max Birnbaum
These insects are said to inject disease germs into any horse they bite.
Seven Legs Across the Seas|Samuel Murray

British Dictionary definitions for inject

inject

verb (tr)

med to introduce (a fluid) into (the body of a person or animal) by means of a syringe or similar instrument

(foll by into) to introduce (a new aspect or element)to inject humour into a scene

to interject (a comment, idea, etc)

to place (a rocket, satellite, etc) in orbit

Derived Formsinjectable, adjective

Word Origin for inject

C17: from Latin injicere to throw in, from jacere to throw

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Word Origin and History for inject

inject

c.1600, from Latin iniectus "a casting on, throwing over," past participle of inicere "to throw in or on," from in- "in" (see in- (2)) + -icere, comb. form of iacere "to throw" (see jet (v.)). Related: Injectable; injected; injecting.

Medicine definitions for inject

inject

[ĭn-jĕkt′]

v.

To introduce a substance, such as a drug or vaccine, into a body part.

To treat by means of injection.

inject

verb (used with object)

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