Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
administer an injection
verb phrase
/ədˈmɪn.ɪ.stər æn ɪnˈdʒɛk.ʃən/
Definition
To give a shot of medication or vaccine to a patient using a syringe and a needle.
Examples
- The nurse will administer an injection to help alleviate the patient’s pain.
- Before traveling abroad, you may need to administer an injection for vaccination.
- The doctor explained how to properly administer an injection at home.
Meaning
The act of delivering a substance, typically medication, into the body through the skin or a mucous membrane via a needle.
Synonyms
- Give a shot
- Inject
- Deliver medication
