Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
intramuscular
Adjective
/ˌɪn.trəˈmʌs.kjə.lər/
Definition
Intramuscular refers to something that is situated or occurring within a muscle.
Examples
- The nurse gave me an intramuscular injection in my arm.
- Intramuscular delivery is often used for vaccines.
- The medication is formulated for intramuscular use.
Meaning
It typically describes a method of administering medication directly into a muscle.
Synonyms
- Muscular
- Intramuscularly administered
- Intra-muscular
