injectable

American  

[in-jek-tuh-buhl] / ɪnˈdʒɛk tə bəl /

adjective

1. capable of being injected.

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noun

1. a pharmaceutical preparation that can be injected.

Other Word Forms

• uninjectable adjective

Etymology

Origin of injectable

First recorded in 1965–70; inject + -able

Example Sentences

At the same time, prescriptions for the injectable once-a-week were steady.

From MarketWatch

There’s no one reason that people choose surgery over medicine, but surgeons say most, if not all, of their patients first tried an injectable GLP-1.

From MarketWatch

Existing injectable materials tend to degrade quickly inside the body, which can require repeated injections.

From Science Daily

When she started using the injectable, Winfrey told People she welcomed the arrival of a tool to help her get away from the yo-yo path she’d been on for decades.

From Los Angeles Times

Obese patients with insurance coverage may not be interested in paying cash for the less-effective pills and could still choose to remain on the injectable GLP-1 drugs, bought through normal pharmacy channels.

From Barron's