intramuscular

adjective

in·​tra·​mus·​cu·​lar ˌin-trə-ˈmə-skyə-lər How to pronounce intramuscular (audio)
-(ˌ)trä-
: situated in, occurring in, or administered by entering a muscle
an intramuscular injection
intramuscularly adverb

Examples of intramuscular in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The mRNA preparations were developed specifically for intramuscular injections and would have to be significantly modified. Stephani Sutherland, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2024 Both these are available in intramuscular injectable solutions given into muscle. Femi Aremu, Verywell Health, 11 Oct. 2024 The preferred form of treatment for uncomplicated gonorrhea is a single intramuscular (IM) injection of an antibiotic called ceftriaxone. James Myhre & Dennis Sifris, Md, Verywell Health, 14 Sep. 2024 The flu shot is an intramuscular vaccine, which means it's injected directly into a muscle in your arm. Korin Miller, Health, 19 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for intramuscular 

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First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of intramuscular was in 1874

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Cite this Entry

“Intramuscular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intramuscular. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

intramuscular

adjective
in·​tra·​mus·​cu·​lar ˌin-trə-ˈməs-kyə-lər How to pronounce intramuscular (audio)
ˌin-(ˌ)trä-
: located in, occurring in, or injected into a muscle

Medical Definition

intramuscular

adjective
in·​tra·​mus·​cu·​lar -ˈməs-kyə-lər How to pronounce intramuscular (audio)
: situated within, occurring within, or administered by entering a muscle
intramuscular fat
an intramuscular injection
intramuscularly adverb

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