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Procedures and care

Injection

Also known as: shot

Delivery of a fluid or medicine into the body with a needle and syringe.

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What this means in a clinic conversation

The word does not specify the contents, dose or target. These details distinguish procedures that may otherwise sound similar in a clinic description.

A question to bring

What exactly is being injected, how much, and into which tissue?

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Sources and editorial context

This definition was compiled from the sources below and has not received independent clinical review. It supports understanding and consultation preparation.

  1. NCI Dictionary: injection · National Cancer InstituteReference checked 2026-10-02
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