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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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Because most people in the US had already received at least one dose of the intramuscular Covid vaccine, some researchers, including Iwasaki, have developed a nasal vaccine as a booster.
—Sam Delgado, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Additionally, embracing a generally healthy diet will not only support overall health but may also help control intramuscular fat development.
—Christina Manian, Health, 14 Dec. 2024
Having more intramuscular fat can impact movement and mobility, and raise the risk of developing chronic diseases like osteoarthritis.
—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
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Word History
Etymology
International Scientific Vocabulary
First Known Use
1874, in the meaning defined above
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“Intramuscular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intramuscular. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
Kids Definition
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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