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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Having more intramuscular fat can impact movement and mobility, and raise the risk of developing chronic diseases like osteoarthritis.
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Christina Manian, Health, 14 Dec. 2024
This study analyzed the link between the diets of more than 650 older individuals in the U.S. and intramuscular fat, using information from food questionnaires and MRI scans.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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
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Christina Manian, Health, 14 Dec. 2024
This study analyzed the link between the diets of more than 650 older individuals in the U.S. and intramuscular fat, using information from food questionnaires and MRI scans.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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
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 22 Dec. 2024.
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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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