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nasal spray

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noun

nasal sprays plural
  1. a liquid medication that can be atomized and inhaled into or through the nose.


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Its lead asset, a nasal spray called BPL-003, is slated to enter Phase 3 trials later this quarter, targeting patients with treatment-resistant depression.

From Barron's Apr. 20, 2026

The vaccine is given intranasally -- such as through a nasal spray -- and provides wide ranging protection in the lungs that lasts for months.

From Science Daily Feb. 23, 2026

Children aged between two and five and at school age will also receive immunisation administered as a nasal spray.

From BBC Dec. 31, 2025

She noted that ongoing studies are investigating whether oxytocin nasal spray could serve as either a stand-alone or supplementary treatment for a wide range of mental and physical conditions.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 4, 2025

Australian health officials are promoting free flu vaccinations for children that don’t require an injection, but are administered by nasal spray.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 25, 2025

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