intradermal

/,intrə'də:məl/ Cách viết khác : (intradermic) /,intrə'də:mik/

Thân thiện

A nurse administers an intradermal injection on a patient's forearm.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Within or between the layers of the skin: Relating to or situated in the area between the layers of the skin, especially the dermis. This term is primarily used in medical contexts to describe procedures, injections, or tests administered into this specific layer.

Usage and Examples

• Adjective:
  • The nurse administered an intradermal injection to test for tuberculosis.
  • An intradermal allergy test involves placing a small amount of allergen just under the skin's surface.
  • The intradermal route is often used for certain vaccines and diagnostic tests.

Advanced Usage

• "Intradermal testing": A diagnostic method where substances are introduced into the skin's dermal layer to observe reactions, commonly used for allergies.
  • The doctor recommended intradermal testing to identify the specific allergen.
• "Intradermal nevus": A medical term for a common type of mole where the pigment cells (melanocytes) are clustered within the dermis.
  • The dermatologist confirmed it was a benign intradermal nevus.

Variants and Related Words

• Intradermally (adverb): In an intradermal manner; into the skin.
  • The vaccine was administered intradermally.
• Intradermic (adjective): A less common variant with the same meaning as "intradermal."
  • The intradermic technique requires precision.

Synonyms

• Intracutaneous: Having the same meaning, referring to something within the skin layers.
• Dermal (in specific contexts): Pertaining to the skin, though this is a broader term.

Related Phrases and Terms

• Intradermal injection: A specific type of injection where a small amount of substance is delivered into the dermis, creating a small bleb or wheal on the skin.
  • An intradermal injection is used for the Mantoux tuberculin skin test.
• Intradermal suture: A surgical stitch placed within the layers of the skin, often used to close wounds with minimal scarring.
  • The surgeon used fine intradermal sutures for a better cosmetic result.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. relating to areas between the layers of the skin
   • an intradermal injection

Từ đồng nghĩa

• intradermic
• intracutaneous