Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure
intramuscular injection
in·tra·mus·cu·lar in·jec·tion [ in-truh-muhs-kyuh-ler in-jek-shuhn ]
Subclass of:
Injection Route of Drug Administration
Definitions related to intramuscular injection:
  • (injections, intramuscular) Forceful administration into a muscle of liquid medication, nutrient, or other fluid through a hollow needle piercing the muscle and any tissue covering it.
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