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Injectant

Definition:

An injectant is a substance or solution that is injected into a living organism, typically for medical purposes.

Senses:

1. Noun

a) A substance injected into the body:

The doctor administered an injectant to numb the area before the dental procedure.

b) A solution injected into a host to prevent or cure a specific disease:

The injectant provided immunity against the flu virus.

2. Adjective

a) Describing something that is capable of being injected:

The injectant needle must be sterilized before use.

b) Describing a substance suitable for injection:

Only a certain type of injectant medication was approved for the treatment.

Sample Sentences:

1. The pharmacist prepared the injectant by mixing various medications.
2. She received an injectant of painkillers to alleviate her chronic backache.
3. The injectant solution must be stored in a cool and dry place.
4. He developed an allergic reaction to the injectant used during the allergy test.
5. As an injectant anesthetic, the medication quickly numbed the area prior to the surgery.

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