In vivo pharmacology: routes of administration
| Route | Abbreviation | Description |
| Intracerebroventricular | icv | Into the ventricles of the brain |
| Intra-arterial | ia | Into the lumen of an artery |
| Intracerebral | ic | Into the brain |
| Intradermal | id | Into the dermal layer of the skin |
| Intramuscular | im | Into a skeletal muscle |
| Intraperitoneal | ip | Into the peritoneal cavity |
| Intrathecal | it | Into the spinal canal |
| Intravenous | iv | Into a vein |
| Oral | po | By mouth |
| Parenteral | -- | Any route other than by the alimentary canal; usually means injected into the body |
| Subcutaneous | sc | Under the skin |
| Topical | -- | Onto a surface, such as the skin or the eye |
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