intramuscular
adjective
in·tra·mus·cu·lar
ˌin-trə-ˈmə-skyə-lər 
-(ˌ)trä-
: situated in, occurring in, or administered by entering a muscle
an intramuscular injection
intramuscularly
adverb
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Steaks with good marbling (veins of intramuscular fat) develop the most flavorful, golden-brown crust.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 15 May 2025
Your healthcare provider will give this as an intramuscular injection of vitamin B12.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 13 May 2025
Pain at injection sites for people who use intramuscular (IM) vitamins
Allergic reactions
Fever
Itching
Rash
Shortness of breath
Rapid weight gain
People who use B12 injections are more prone to allergic reactions than those using oral medications.
—Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 29 Apr. 2025
The current standard of care involves an intramuscular injection of the antibiotic ceftriaxone, which requires a visit to a care facility.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 14 Apr. 2025
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 15 May 2025
Your healthcare provider will give this as an intramuscular injection of vitamin B12.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 13 May 2025
Pain at injection sites for people who use intramuscular (IM) vitamins
Allergic reactions
Fever
Itching
Rash
Shortness of breath
Rapid weight gain
People who use B12 injections are more prone to allergic reactions than those using oral medications.
—Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 29 Apr. 2025
The current standard of care involves an intramuscular injection of the antibiotic ceftriaxone, which requires a visit to a care facility.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 14 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for intramuscular
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“Intramuscular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intramuscular. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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intramuscular
adjective
in·tra·mus·cu·lar
ˌin-trə-ˈməs-kyə-lər
ˌin-(ˌ)trä-
: located in, occurring in, or injected into a muscle
Medical Definition
intramuscular
adjective
in·tra·mus·cu·lar
-ˈməs-kyə-lər
: situated within, occurring within, or administered by entering a muscle
intramuscular fat
an intramuscular injection
intramuscularly
adverb
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