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injection

[in-jek-shuhn] / ɪnˈdʒɛk ʃən /
NOUN
introduction into bloodstream
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Although Lilly has been a later entrant to the weight-loss drug market than Novo, it nonetheless has overtaken its competitor in recent months, as sales of Lilly’s Zepbound injection continue to pull ahead of Wegovy.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

"They should keep the threshold for injection practice very high. Only give injections for life-threatening illnesses. For mild to moderate illnesses, use oral medication."

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Researchers found that patients who received the injection alongside standard therapy experienced greater reductions in blood pressure compared to those who stayed on standard treatment alone.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

Wegovy HD is a once-weekly injection that contains 7.2 milligrams of active ingredient semaglutide, offering the highest weight-loss of any Wegovy injection so far, the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

He puts the needle back in its case and sticks an adhesive bandage on the injection site.

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth




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