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infusion
The slow, usually intravenous administration of fluids such as medications or nutrient solutions into the body.
Nach der Operation erhielt der Patient eine Infusion mit Schmerzmitteln.
After the operation, the patient received an infusion with painkillers.
infusion
Pouring hot water over plant materials such as tea or herbs in order to extract their active and flavor compounds; the brew produced in this way.
Für einen guten Kräutertee sollte die Infusion mindestens zehn Minuten ziehen.
For a good herbal tea, the infusion should steep for at least ten minutes.
The meaning can easily be recognized from the context. Words like 'Krankenhaus' (hospital), 'Arzt' (doctor), 'Patient' (patient), or 'intravenös' (intravenous) point to the medical meaning. Words like 'Tee' (tea), 'Kräuter' (herbs), or 'ziehen lassen' (to let steep) point to the brew.
Der Arzt hat mir eine Infusion mit Vitaminen empfohlen.
The doctor recommended an infusion with vitamins for me.
In both meanings, 'Infusion' (infusion) is a rather technical or formal term. In everyday language, in a medical context people often say 'Tropf' (IV drip), and in a culinary context 'Tee' (tea) or 'Aufguss' (brew/infusion).
Die genaue Zusammensetzung der Infusion bestimmt der Arzt.
The doctor determines the exact composition of the infusion.
In a medical context, an infusion is 'gelegt' (put in/started) by medical staff, and the patient 'bekommt' or 'erhält' it (gets/receives it).
Die Krankenschwester hat dem Patienten eine neue Infusion gelegt.
The nurse put in a new infusion for the patient.
When it is about a brew, the infusion is often 'zubereitet' (prepared) or 'gemacht' (made). A very typical formulation is also that you let the infusion 'ziehen' (steep).
Für einen starken Tee solltest du die Infusion länger ziehen lassen.
For a strong tea, you should let the infusion steep longer.
injection
Both words refer to administering a liquid or medication into the body. An “Injektion” is usually a single injection with a syringe and needle, while an “Infusion” is administered slowly over a longer period. Use “Injektion” for a single needle stick and “Infusion” for slow administration.
Die Patientin erhielt wegen des Flüssigkeitsmangels eine Infusion über mehrere Stunden.
The patient received an infusion over several hours because of the fluid loss.
Die Ärztin gab dem Patienten eine Injektion gegen die starken Schmerzen.
The doctor gave the patient an injection for the severe pain.
