Also means
(figurative) injection of money/energy
Usage Note
Iniezione is the standard medical term for a hypodermic injection. The common phrase fare un'iniezione means 'to give/get an injection.' Figuratively, un'iniezione di fiducia ('an injection of confidence') or un'iniezione di liquidità ('a cash injection') are widespread in journalism. The plural is regular: iniezioni. Note the -zi- cluster is pronounced 'tsyoh' (not 'zhyon').
Examples
"Il medico ha fatto un'iniezione al paziente."
Natural Translation
The doctor gave the patient an injection.
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