Paturok (en. Injection)

pa-tu-rok

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A method of introducing liquid into the body through a needle.
I need to get an injection for the vaccine at the hospital.
Kailangan kong magpaturok ng bakuna sa ospital.
The process of injecting medication or vaccine into the body.
Injection is a common procedure in modern medicine.
Ang paturok ay isang karaniwang proseso sa modernong medisina.
A term used in medical contexts for injections.
The doctor orders injections for patients with illness.
Ipinag-uutos ng doktor ang paturok para sa mga pasyenteng may sakit.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to get an injection
the act of receiving an injection
magpaturok
vaccine injection
a type of injection for vaccination
paturok ng bakuna

Related Words

inject
a step of entering liquid using a needle.
turok

Slang Meanings

injection
The doctor said you need an injection for the flu vaccine.
Sabi ng doktor, kailangan mo ng paturok para sa flu vaccine.
shot
Come on, let's get a shot at the clinic, I need a tetanus.
Tara na, paturok tayo sa klinika, may kailangan akong antitetanus.
prick
Ouch, the prick hurts but it's necessary.
Ouch, masakit ang paturok pero kailangan naman.