De injectie
Example: De injectie helpt de patiënt sneller te herstellen van de ziekte.
Definition
"De injectie" is a medical term referring to the process or act of administering a liquid, usually medication, into the body using a needle and syringe. It is commonly used to deliver vaccines, medications, or other therapeutic substances directly into tissues or the bloodstream.
Etymology
The term "de injectie" comes from the Latin word 'injectio', which means 'a throwing in'. It entered Dutch through medical Latin and French, reflecting the action of injecting substances into the body. Did you know? The concept of injection dates back to ancient times, but the modern syringe was invented in the 19th century, making "de injectie" a relatively recent medical term.
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"De injectie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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