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
First recorded in 1590–1600; from Latin injectus, past participle of in(j)icere “to throw in,” equivalent to in- “in” + -jec- (combining form of jac- “to throw”) + -tus past participle suffix; see in-2
OTHER WORDS FROM inject
re·in·ject,verb (used with object)un·in·ject·ed,adjective
So far the researchers have only studied the proteins’ behavior in vitro, so it’s unclear how the body’s immune system would respond to them if they were injected into a human.
Scientists Used Protein Switches to Turn T-Cells Into Cancer-Fighting Guided Missiles|Edd Gent|August 24, 2020|Singularity Hub
Afterwards, they injected a powerful toxin called LPS, a life-threatening chemical that triggers vast immune reactions in the mice.
We Need New, Safer Ways to Treat Pain. Could Electroacupuncture Be One?|Shelly Fan|August 18, 2020|Singularity Hub
Without exercising a day, aged mice injected with the plasma from the runners performed better in memory tests—similar to a human in his or her late 30s or early 40s.
Couch Potato No More: How the Benefits of Exercise Transfer to the Brain|Shelly Fan|July 14, 2020|Singularity Hub
Considering this measure would inject over $900 million into the housing industry, it is appropriate to have strong oversight in place to ensure tax dollars are spent effectively as we work to bring units online to meet our affordable housing needs.
Politics Report: What Comes Next for Sports Arena|Scott Lewis and Andrew Keatts|July 11, 2020|Voice of San Diego
When injected into the body, human cells will make copies of that protein.
A COVID-19 vaccine may come soon. Will the blistering pace backfire?|Tina Hesman Saey|July 10, 2020|Science News
Only she can make hetersoexuality sound like a life-saving elixir that I need to inject directly into my veins.
Lana Del Rey Makes Me Wish I Were Straight|Samantha Allen|July 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
To raise oil from the depths, rigs often inject water at high-pressure into the wells.
Renewables Can Make Fossil Fuel More Efficient|The Daily Beast|May 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“Think of it like a cigarette break,” he says of the times he stops to inject.
The White Collar Heroin Problem|Abby Haglage|February 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Her aspirations were noble: Inject high art into pop music and create a Koons-esque kaleidoscope of dance tracks.
The Biggest Surprises and Disappointments in 2013|Melissa Leon|December 24, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Case in point: at the end of the episode Brody starts to inject heroin.
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I believe the proper way is to inject the stuff into a vein, but thats a ticklish job, and I wont attempt it.
The Gray Phantom|Herman Landon
After the usual washing out of the sinuses with the carbolic solution, I inject both of them in with liquid vasaline.
Report on Surgery to the Santa Clara County Medical Society|Joseph Bradford Cox
Make injections of a decoction of origane mugwort, dog's mercury, betony, and eggs; inject into the womb with a female syringe.
The Works of Aristotle the Famous Philosopher|Anonymous
For a long time small syringes with fine needle points were used to inject strong acting drugs under the skin.
Prof. Koch's Method to Cure Tuberculosis Popularly Treated|Max Birnbaum
These insects are said to inject disease germs into any horse they bite.
Seven Legs Across the Seas|Samuel Murray
British Dictionary definitions for inject
inject
/ (ɪnˈdʒɛkt) /
verb(tr)
medto 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