inject

[ in-jekt ]
/ ɪnˈdʒɛkt /

verb (used with object)

to force (a fluid) into a passage, cavity, or tissue: to inject a medicine into the veins.
to introduce (something new or different): to inject humor into a situation.
to introduce arbitrarily or inappropriately; intrude.
to interject (a remark, suggestion, etc.), as into conversation.

Origin of inject

1590–1600; < Latin injectus past participle of in(j)icere to throw in, equivalent to in- in-2 + -jec- (combining form of jac- throw) + -tus past participle suffix

OTHER WORDS FROM inject

re·in·ject, verb (used with object) un·in·ject·ed, adjective

Example sentences from the Web for injected

British Dictionary definitions for injected

inject
/ (ɪnˈdʒɛkt) /

verb (tr)

med to introduce (a fluid) into (the body of a person or animal) by means of a syringe or similar instrument
(foll by into) to introduce (a new aspect or element) to inject humour into a scene
to interject (a comment, idea, etc)
to place (a rocket, satellite, etc) in orbit

Derived forms of inject

injectable, adjective

Word Origin for inject

C17: from Latin injicere to throw in, from jacere to throw

Medical definitions for injected (1 of 2)

injected
[ ĭn-jĕktĭd ]

adj.

Of or relating to a substance introduced into the body.
Of or relating to a blood vessel that is visibly distended with blood.

Medical definitions for injected (2 of 2)

inject
[ ĭn-jĕkt ]

v.

To introduce a substance, such as a drug or vaccine, into a body part.
To treat by means of injection.