injectable

[in-jek-tuh-buhl]

adjective

1. capable of being injected.

noun

1. a pharmaceutical preparation that can be injected.

Other Word Forms

• uninjectable adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of injectable¹

First recorded in 1965–70; inject + -able

Example Sentences

Silicone butt injections continue to grow in popularity in the U.S. despite the fact that the Food and Drug Administration warns that injectable silicone for body contouring is not FDA-approved and comes with serious dangers.

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Repatha is a prescription injectable medication used to lower LDL cholesterol, also known as the bad cholesterol, and reduce the risk of heart-related issues like heart attacks and strokes.

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Many consumers are hesitant to pursue the use of injectable products for cosmetic reasons.

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Fiji's most recent national HIV statistics cite injectable drug use as the most common known mode of transmission, accounting for 48% of cases.

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But quietly, in certain circles, this injectable drug, which is licensed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, was being prescribed privately and off-label for weight loss.

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