Which of the following is an accurate breakdown of the abbreviation IM?
A. intramicrobial = intra (in, inside) + micro (small) + bial (pertaining to) = pertaining to the small microorganisms for which a prescription is dedicated
B. intramuscular = intra (in, inside) + muscul/o (muscle) + ar (pertaining to) = inside a muscle
C. instrumental = the essential portions of a patient's health record
D. intermedical = inter (between) + medic/o (medicine) + al (pertaining to) = information shared between medical professionals
E. None of these
Answer: B
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