Medical Terminology · Pharmacology · Easy
Intramuscular
Meaning: Given by injection into a muscle, such as the deltoid or the outer thigh.
In practice: The vaccine is given as an intramuscular injection into the upper arm.
Word parts
- intra- means within
Many medical words are built from Greek and Latin parts like these, so learning a few helps you work out new terms.
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Which word means: Examination of the inside of the large bowel using a flexible camera inserted through the anus.
Answer: Colonoscopy
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Answer: Prophylaxis
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