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injectable

American  
[in-jek-tuh-buhl] / ɪnˈdʒɛk tə bəl /

adjective

  1. capable of being injected.


noun

  1. a pharmaceutical preparation that can be injected.

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Etymology

Origin of injectable

First recorded in 1965–70; inject + -able

Example Sentences

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He views Lilly’s selective amylin agonist, eloralintide, a once-weekly injectable and potential obesity treatment, as another potential winner, noting its potentially best-in-class tolerability and efficacy.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Prior to the launch of the 7.2-milligram version, the highest available injectable dose was 2.4 milligrams of semaglutide, which has shown to help patients lose around 18% of their body weight on average.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Novo was first to win FDA approval for the injectable Wegovy in June 2021, 17 months ahead of Lilly’s injectable, Zepbound, in November 2023.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

To create the injectable version, researchers in Christman's lab began with the hydrogel they had already developed and tested for compatibility with blood injections.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

The injectable version is being rolled out for patients in England and Wales from Monday.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

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