intradermal
Pronunciation: [ˌɪntrəˈdɜrməl]
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Context: "healthcare"
(adjective) related to an injection that goes into the skin, not too deep but just under the surface. Doctors use intradermal injections to test for allergies or give certain vaccines.
Example
The doctor gave me an intradermal test to check for allergies.
Example
I didn't receive an intradermal injection, so I couldn't have an allergy test.
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What is the purpose of an intradermal injection?
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