inject
[ in-jekt ]
/ ɪnˈdʒɛkt /
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
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Definition for inject (2 of 2)
inject.
(in prescriptions) an injection.
Origin of inject.
From the Latin word injectiō
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British Dictionary definitions for inject
inject
/ (ɪnˈdʒɛkt) /
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 forms of inject
injectable, adjectiveWord Origin for inject
C17: from Latin injicere to throw in, from jacere to throw
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Medical 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.
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