intradermal

Or in·tra·der·mic

[in-truh-dur-muhl]

adjective

1. within the dermis.

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

intradermal

/ ˌɪntrəˈdɜːməl /

adjective

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

Other Word Forms

• intradermally adverb
• intradermically adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of intradermal¹

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

Example Sentences

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

From Science Daily

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

A new trial led by the National Institutes of Health, which began earlier this month, will enroll 200 adults and compare the standard dose with intradermal delivery of one-fifth and one-tenth doses.

From New York Times

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

From Washington Times

Second, the intradermal injection technique is quite simple to learn.

From Washington Post