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.

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intradermal British  

/ ˌɪntrəˈdɜːməl /

adjective

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

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Other Word Forms

• intradermally adverb
• intradermically adverb

Etymology

Origin of intradermal

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 • 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

We’re not really able to compare it to the intradermal.

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.