pellet implantation

pel·let im·plan·ta·tion

intramuscular or subcutaneous insertion of an active therapeutic agent in pellet form to provide protracted absorption at a rate slower than subcutaneous or intramuscular injection and as a means of providing a sustained therapeutic effect without repeated administration.

pel·let im·plan·ta·tion

(pelĕt implan-tāshŭn) Intramuscular or subcutaneous insertion of an active therapeutic agent in such form to provide protracted absorption at rate slower than subcutaneous or intramuscular injection and to provide sustained therapeutic effect.