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intradermal

American  
[in-truh-dur-muhl] / ˌɪn trəˈdɜr məl /
Or intradermic

adjective

  1. within the dermis.

  2. going between the layers of the skin, as an injection.


intradermal British  
/ ˌɪntrəˈdɜːməl /

adjective

  1. Abbreviation (esp of an injection): ID, i.d.. anatomy other words for intracutaneous

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of intradermal

First recorded in 1895–1900; intra- + derm(a) 1 + -al 1


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Therefore, intradermal vaccination was more effective in activating specific antiviral immunity.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 12, 2024

The alternative method, known as intradermal vaccination, allows a single-use vial to be split into five injections because of the vaccine shortage.

From Washington Post ● Oct. 26, 2022

That’s because the Erasmus study looked at intramuscular injections rather than the intradermal injections his team is recommending.

From Slate ● Sep. 16, 2022

The study will compare the intradermal method to more traditional administration methods.

From Washington Times ● Sep. 15, 2022

In the intradermal test, a small quantity of a special tuberculin is injected into the deeper layer of the skin.

From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by R. A. Craig, D.V.M.

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