Z-track

noun

A technique for intramuscular injection that uses a zigzag path.

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Meanings

nounZ-track (uncountable)
  1. attributiveoftenuncountablemedicineA technique for intramuscular injection that uses a zigzag path.

    Beyea & Nicoll (1996) state that Z-track is the safest and most comfortable technique for giving any intramuscular injection.

    2004, Carol Taylor, Carol Lillis, Priscilla LeMone, Lippincott's Photo Atlas of Medication Administration, page 9
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