Intramuscular
(adjective)
Situated or occurring within a muscle.
Origin:
From the latin intra (within) and musculus (muscle).
Examples:
- Doctors often administer intramuscular injections for vaccinations and other medications.
- Intramuscular injections allow medication to be delivered directly to the muscle tissue.
- Intramuscular fat deposits can be a sign of poor health and a risk factor for certain diseases.
- An intramuscular injection can be more painful than other types of injections.
- Intramuscular stimulation is used in physical therapy to help patients recover from injuries.