intradermal
Americanadjective
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within the dermis.
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going between the layers of the skin, as an injection.
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Therefore, intradermal vaccination was more effective in activating specific antiviral immunity.
From Science Daily • Jan. 12, 2024
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 • Sep. 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 Craig, R. A., D. V. M.
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