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feminine

/iɲʝekˈθjon/ ES

/iɲʝekˈsjon/ MX

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Translation

injection

Word origin

From Latin iniectionem, from inicere ('to throw in'), a compound of in ('into') and iacere ('to throw').

Origin: Latin
Root: iniectionem
English cognates: inject, eject, project

Grammar

Genderfeminine

Pluralinyecciones

Examples

The nurse gave me an injection in the arm.

¿ ?

Does the injection hurt?

recetó diaria .

The doctor prescribed a daily injection for a week.

Muchos .

Many children are afraid of injections.

The engine needs a fuel injection system.

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This word is part of lesson 68.