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.

Origin of intradermal

1
First recorded in 1895–1900; intra- + derm(a)1 + -al1

Other words from intradermal

  • in·tra·der·mal·ly, in·tra·der·mi·cal·ly, adverb

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British Dictionary definitions for intradermal

intradermal

intradermic

/ (ˌɪntrəˈdɜːməl) /


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

Derived forms of intradermal

  • intradermally or intradermically, adverb

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