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

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Steaks with good marbling (veins of intramuscular fat) develop the most flavorful, golden-brown crust. 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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First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of intramuscular was in 1874

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“Intramuscular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intramuscular. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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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