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

See Examples For:

injectable

But the synthetic peptides touted by influencers and biohackers, which are often injectable, are not.

From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026

But biologic medicines—the injectable large-molecule drugs that have transformed the treatment of illnesses such as cancer and autoimmune disease—tell a different story.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026

Another logistical issue with injectable GLP-1 drugs is that they require refrigeration throughout the supply chain.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 8, 2026

At the same time, injectable treatments have become increasingly widely available and are often offered from beauty salons - which can make them appear similar to routine beauty services, according to Collins.

From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026

Without insurance coverage, the cost of obesity drugs ranges from $149 to $1,060 a month, depending on dosage and whether it’s a pill or injectable.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026