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feminine

/iɲʝekˈθjon/

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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.

combustible.

The engine needs a fuel injection system.

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This word is part of lesson 68.