Glossary

Injection

Injection

Injektion·Also: Spritze

An injection is the introduction of a fluid using a syringe, for example under the skin, into a muscle or into a vein. Medicines or vaccines are administered in this way. In everyday language, people speak of a «jab» or shot.

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