1. situated within, occurring within, or administered into a muscle
Usage: medical

Examples

• The nurse gave him an intramuscular injection in his arm.
• Intramuscular fat affects the tenderness of meat.
• The medication is available in both oral and intramuscular forms.
• Intramuscular bleeding can occur after intense exercise.
• The doctor recommended an intramuscular vitamin B12 shot.
• Intramuscular administration ensures faster absorption than oral doses.