1. within or into the dermis (the layer of skin beneath the epidermis)
Usage: medical

Examples

• The tuberculin test is administered intradermally.
• The vaccine was injected intradermally rather than subcutaneously.
• The medication must be delivered intradermally for proper absorption.
• Allergy tests are often performed by introducing allergens intradermally.
• The nurse carefully administered the injection intradermally.
• Research showed the drug was more effective when given intradermally.