Suntik

Suntik is a word in Indonesian and Malay that refers to an injection or the act of injecting. It can function as a noun or a verb; the noun form is often seen as suntikan for the injection dose, while verbs include menyuntik (to inject) and disuntik (to be injected).

Usage in everyday language centers on medical injections, such as vaccine shots, insulin injections, or local anesthetics. The term can also appear in non-medical phrases to indicate something being injected into another object or system, but medical usage is the most common context.

In clinical settings, injections deliver liquids through a needle. Routes of administration include intramuscular (into a muscle), subcutaneous (under the skin), and intravenous (into a vein); the choice depends on the medication, the required speed of absorption, and the patient’s condition. Proper technique and dosage are important for efficacy and safety.

Safety and public health considerations are central to the practice of injections. They require sterile equipment, single-use needles, and appropriate disposal to minimize infection risk. Common, usually mild, side effects include pain at the injection site, redness, swelling, or fever; serious adverse reactions are uncommon when injections are performed by trained personnel. Vaccination programs rely on injections to immunize populations and are typically accompanied by documentation and informed consent.

Etymology and regional usage: Suntik is part of the Indonesian and Malay vocabularies, derived from the root related to inserting or piercing, with related forms such as suntikan (the injection or dose), disuntik (to be injected), and menyuntik (to inject).