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intradermal

Pronunciation: [ˌɪntrəˈdɜrməl]

Word

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.

Example

What is the purpose of an intradermal injection?

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