intradermal

adjective
UK: /ˌɪntrəˈdɜːməl/
US: /ˌɪntrəˈdɜːrməl/

  1. Relating to something that happens in or is put into the skin.

    1. The doctor gave an intradermal injection of the vaccine.
    2. An intradermal test was performed to check for allergies, and the results were conclusive.

Synonyms

hypodermic cutaneous subcutaneous
intradermal noun

  1. An injection administered into the dermis, the layer of skin just below the epidermis.

    1. The nurse prepared the intradermal for the tuberculosis test.
    2. Proper technique is crucial when administering an intradermal, to ensure accurate results.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "intradermal" is /ˌɪntrəˈdɜːməl/ in British English and /ˌɪntrəˈdɜːrməl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "intradermal": hypodermic, cutaneous, subcutaneous.

Example usage of "intradermal": "The doctor gave an intradermal injection of the vaccine.". More examples on the page.