intradermal

adjective

in·​tra·​der·​mal ˌin-trə-ˈdər-məl How to pronounce intradermal (audio)
-(ˌ)trä-
: situated, occurring, or done within or between the layers of the skin
also : administered by entering the skin
intradermal injections
intradermally adverb

Examples of intradermal in a Sentence

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Bottom line Tranexamic acid is a safe and effective treatment option for melasma patients and is particularly effective in its oral and intradermal forms. Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024 Tranexamic acid has been used as a topical ingredient to help lighten dark spots caused by melasma for some time, though recent research shows that its oral and intradermal (injectable) forms are more effective. Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024 Moss said intradermal shots might produce a little more redness, soreness or discoloration at the injection site relative to a subcutaneous injection. Aria Bendix, NBC News, 9 Aug. 2022 Allergy testing: Identifying specific allergens through blood tests or intradermal skin tests helps pinpoint triggers and develop an effective treatment plan. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Aug. 2023 See all Example Sentences for intradermal 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1900, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of intradermal was circa 1900

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“Intradermal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intradermal. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

intradermal

adjective
in·​tra·​der·​mal ˌin-trə-ˈdər-məl How to pronounce intradermal (audio)
ˌin-(ˌ)trä-
: situated or done within or between the layers of the skin
intradermally adverb

Medical Definition

intradermal

adjective
in·​tra·​der·​mal ˌin-trə-ˈdər-məl, -(ˌ)trä- How to pronounce intradermal (audio)
: situated, occurring, or done within or between the layers of the skin
also : administered by entering the skin
intradermal injections
intradermally adverb
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