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intranasal

American  
[in-truh-nay-zuhl] / ˌɪn trəˈneɪ zəl /

adjective

  1. occurring within or administered through the nose.


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Etymology

Origin of intranasal

First recorded in 1885–90; intra- + nasal 1


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The scientists are testing the vaccine as a regular shot and as an intranasal spray with the idea of stopping the virus in the respiratory tract before it causes a broad infection.

From Salon ● May 6, 2025

There is growing evidence that intranasal vaccines provide greater protection at mucosal surfaces, making this a vaccination route that could reduce break-through infections and subsequent transmission of the virus.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 10, 2024

The FDA must approve vaccines for use by the public in the U.S., and this intranasal vaccine is not one of the COVID-19 shots with approval or emergency use authorization.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 13, 2023

The intranasal version of naloxone came about as a result of innovation by paramedics.

From Slate ● Apr. 13, 2023

There is one intranasal vaccine given now — FluMist — but it uses a weak version of the live flu virus, which is not safe for immunocompromised people.

From The Verge ● Jun. 23, 2022

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