delivery system

American  

noun

1. any means or process for conveying a product or service to a recipient.

2. any means or technology for administering a drug to a patient.

3. the technology for conveying a nuclear weapon to a target.

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Example Sentences

That antigen was inserted into a harmless, non-replicating adenovirus, which serves as a delivery system for the vaccine.

From Science Daily

Muffins, sweet or savory Muffins are an ideal sick-day delivery system.

From Salon

Each emergent media platform is a delivery system for fresh makeover narratives.

From Salon

Aka the Large “Fresser” Toasted Pecan Pie on the Zingerman’s website, it’s an irresistible delivery system for big, beautiful pecans and brown-sugar custard, with a crust that holds up for days.

From The Wall Street Journal

A new targeted drug delivery system called TAR-200 has shown remarkable results in a phase 2 clinical trial, eliminating tumors in 82% of patients with high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer that had resisted prior treatment.

From Science Daily