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intramuscular injection

/ˌɪntrəˈmʌskjʊlər ɪnˈdʒekʃən/

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/ˌɪntrəˈmʌskjʊlər ɪnˈdʒekʃən/C1formalmedical
  • ruМедицинская процедура, при которой вещество, такое как вакцина или лекарство, вводится непосредственно в мышцу, обычно в верхнюю часть руки, бедро или ягодицу.

A medical procedure in which a substance, such as a vaccine or medication, is injected directly into a muscle, typically in the upper arm, thigh, or buttock.

  1. Medical procedureB2formal

    A technique used to deliver a medication deep into the muscles, allowing the drug to be absorbed quickly into the bloodstream.

    ruВнутримышечная инъекция

    • The nurse administered the vaccine via an intramuscular injection in the deltoid muscle.
    • Intramuscular injections are commonly used for antibiotics and hormones.
    • The patient received an intramuscular injection of pain relief medication.