Injections, Subcutaneous
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Forceful administration under the skin of liquid medication, nutrient, or other fluid through a hollow needle piercing the skin. |
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NIM; do not use /util except by MeSH definition; DF: INJECT SUBCUTANEOUS |
Injections, Subcutaneous Categories.
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Injections, Intradermal - The forcing into the skin of liquid medication, nutrient, or other fluid through a hollow needle, piercing the top skin layer. |
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Injections, Jet - The injection of solutions into the skin by compressed air devices so that only the solution pierces the skin. |
Injections, Subcutaneous Definitions and Terms
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