intradermic

/,intrə'də:məl/ Cách viết khác : (intradermic) /,intrə'də:mik/
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Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Relating to or situated within the layers of the skin: The term "intradermic" describes something that is located, administered, or occurring within the dermis, which is the thick layer of living tissue below the epidermis (the outer layer of skin).
Usage
  • "Intradermic" is a technical, medical adjective. It is primarily used to describe medical procedures, such as injections or tests, where a substance is delivered into the skin itself, rather than under it (subcutaneous) or into a muscle (intramuscular).
  • It is synonymous with the more common term "intradermal."
Examples
  • Adjective:
    • The tuberculin skin test is an intradermic procedure. (A small amount of fluid is injected into the skin's layers.)
    • An intradermic injection can be used for allergy testing.
    • The vaccine requires an intradermic administration technique.
Advanced Usage
  • "Intradermic" vs. "Intradermal": Both words are adjectives with identical meanings. "Intradermal" is the far more frequently used form in modern medical literature and practice. "Intradermic" is a valid but less common variant.
Variants and Related Words
  • Intradermal (adj): The standard and more common variant of "intradermic," meaning within the skin.
    • The doctor gave an intradermal injection.
  • Intradermally (adv): In an intradermal manner.
    • The medication was administered intradermally.
  • Dermis (n): The layer of skin where intradermic procedures take place.
  • Subdermal (adj): Situated or occurring beneath the dermis.
  • Transdermal (adj): Passing through the skin, as in a patch.
Synonyms
  • Intracutaneous: Another technical synonym meaning within the skin layers.
  • Dermal (in specific contexts, though "dermal" more broadly relates to the skin in general).
Antonyms
  • Subcutaneous: Situated or applied under the skin.
  • Intramuscular: Situated within or administered into a muscle.
  • Topical: Applied to the surface of the skin or a body part.
Adjective
  1. relating to areas between the layers of the skin
    • an intradermal injection

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