INJECTIONS Meaning and
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Injections refer to the medical procedure in which substances are introduced into the body through a syringe or needle. These substances, commonly known as injectables, may include medications, vaccines, or other fluids that are administered directly into the bloodstream, muscles, or tissues.
Injections are often used to deliver medications that cannot be taken orally, as they may be either destroyed by stomach acids or have limited absorption through the gastrointestinal tract. By injecting these medications directly into the body, they are able to bypass the digestive system and have a rapid and reliable effect.
There are various types of injections depending on the specific purpose and location of administration. Intramuscular injections involve injecting the substance into a muscle, commonly the deltoid muscle of the upper arm or the gluteal muscle in the buttocks. Subcutaneous injections are administered just beneath the skin layers into the fatty tissue, typically in areas such as the upper arm or abdomen. Intravenous injections, known as IV injections, are directly administered into a vein to quickly deliver medications or fluids throughout the body.
Injections are also widely used as a means of immunization by delivering vaccines that provide immunity against specific diseases. These immunization injections stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies and protect against future infections.
While injections generally involve a small amount of discomfort or pain due to the insertion of a needle, they are an efficient and effective method of delivering medications or vaccines directly into the body.
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Etymology of INJECTIONS
The word injection has its roots in Latin. It is derived from the Latin word injicere, which is a combination of in (meaning into) and jacere (meaning to throw). Therefore, the literal meaning of injection is to throw or introduce something into.
Similar spelling words for INJECTIONS
- inexact,
- inexactness,
- incestuous,
- injectant,
- inexactly,
- ingestion,
- in secret,
- injector,
- injection,
- injectable,
- insectlike,
- incestuously,
- insectan.
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