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Spinal injection
Introduction of fluids or medications into the spinal canal, i.e., the intrathecal space.
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Sclerosing injection
The injection into a vessel or into a tissue of a substance that will bring about obliteration of the vessel or hardening of the tissues used, e.g., to manage esophageal varices or malignant pleural effusions.
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Rectal injection
An instillation (i.e., not an injection) into the rectum; an enema.
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Jet injection
The injection of medicines and vaccines through the skin or intramuscularly without a needle. A nozzle ejects a fine spray of liquid at such speed as to penetrate but not harm the skin. The procedure is harmless and is especially useful in immunizing a great number of persons quickly and economically.
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Intralingual injection
The injection of medicines into the tongue, usually done as an emergency measure when a vein suitable for use is not available because of circulatory collapse.
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Intradermal injection
Injection into the skin, used in giving serums and vaccines when a local reaction is desired.
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Fractional injection
Injection of small amounts at a time until the total injection is complete.
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Injection drug user
One who gives himself drugs parenterally, usually to attain a euphoric or altered state of consciousness. The practice is rarely performed aseptically and may result in the spreading of communicable disease or self-injury.
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Depot injection
Parenteral administration of a long-acting medication or hormone. A method of administering medication through an injection into the muscles, designed to gradually and consistently deliver the active components of the drug into the circulatory system. The rate at which the drug is released is intentionally decelerated by incorporating substances like oil or wax, enabling it…
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Initial
Relating to the beginning or commencement of a thing or process.
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