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Bolus (medicine)
In medicine, a bolus (from Latin bolus, ball) is the administration of a medication, drug or other compound that is given to raise its concentration in blood to an effective level.
In medicine, a bolus (from Latin bolus, ball) is the administration of a medication, drug or other compound that is given to raise its concentration in blood to an effective level.
Buccal space
The buccal space is the area between the cheek and gums, or between the teeth and the buccal mucosa or buccal membrane.
The buccal space is the area between the cheek and gums, or between the teeth and the buccal mucosa or buccal membrane.
Dermis
The dermis is a layer of skin between the epidermis and subcutaneous tissues, that consists of connective tissue and cushions the body from stress and strain.
The dermis is a layer of skin between the epidermis and subcutaneous tissues, that consists of connective tissue and cushions the body from stress and strain.
Drug delivery to the brain
Drug delivery to the brain is the process of passing therapeutically active molecules across the Blood Brain Barrier for the purpose of treating brain maladies.
Drug delivery to the brain is the process of passing therapeutically active molecules across the Blood Brain Barrier for the purpose of treating brain maladies.
Ear instillation
Ear instillation is the process of introducing otic medication or solution into the ear.
Ear instillation is the process of introducing otic medication or solution into the ear.
Enteral
In pharmacology, Enteral (Greek, enteros : Intestine) is a term used to describe routes of drug administration that involve absorption of the drug through the gastrointestinal tract.
In pharmacology, Enteral (Greek, enteros : Intestine) is a term used to describe routes of drug administration that involve absorption of the drug through the gastrointestinal tract.
Filamentous haemagglutinin adhesin
The filamentous hæmagglutinin adhesin is a large, filamentous protein that serves as a dominant attachment factor for adherence to host colliery epithelia cells of the respiratory tract.
The filamentous hæmagglutinin adhesin is a large, filamentous protein that serves as a dominant attachment factor for adherence to host colliery epithelia cells of the respiratory tract.
Genitourinary system
In anatomy, the genitourinary system or urogenital system is the organ system of the reproductive organs and the urinary system.
In anatomy, the genitourinary system or urogenital system is the organ system of the reproductive organs and the urinary system.
Human gastrointestinal tract
The human gastrointestinal tract refers to the stomach and intestine, and sometimes to all the structures from the mouth to the anus.
The human gastrointestinal tract refers to the stomach and intestine, and sometimes to all the structures from the mouth to the anus.
Hypodermoclysis
Hypodermoclysis, which can also be called interstitial infusion or subcutaneous infusion, is the subcutaneous administration of fluids to the body.
Hypodermoclysis, which can also be called interstitial infusion or subcutaneous infusion, is the subcutaneous administration of fluids to the body.
Infusion Therapy
In medicine, infusion therapy deals with all aspects of fluid and medication infusion, usually via the intravenous route.
In medicine, infusion therapy deals with all aspects of fluid and medication infusion, usually via the intravenous route.
Injection (medicine)
An injection (often referred to as a "shot" or a "jab") is an infusion method of putting fluid into the body, usually with a hollow needle and a syringe which is pierced through the skin to a s...
An injection (often referred to as a "shot" or a "jab") is an infusion method of putting fluid into the body, usually with a hollow needle and a syringe which is pierced through the skin to a s...
Insufflation (medicine)
Insufflation is the practice of inhaling a substance.
Insufflation is the practice of inhaling a substance.
Intracavernous injection
An intracavernous (or intracavernosal) injection is an injection into the base of the penis.
An intracavernous (or intracavernosal) injection is an injection into the base of the penis.
Intramuscular injection
Intramuscular (or IM) injection is the injection of a substance directly into a muscle.
Intramuscular (or IM) injection is the injection of a substance directly into a muscle.
Intraosseous infusion
Intraosseous infusion is the process of injecting directly into the marrow of a bone to provide a non-collapsible entry point into the systemic venous system.
Intraosseous infusion is the process of injecting directly into the marrow of a bone to provide a non-collapsible entry point into the systemic venous system.
Intraperitoneal injection
Intraperitoneal injection or IP injection is the injection of a substance into the peritoneum.
Intraperitoneal injection or IP injection is the injection of a substance into the peritoneum.
Intrathecal
Intrathecal is an adjective that refers to something introduced into or occurring in the space under the arachnoid membrane of the brain or spinal cord.
Intrathecal is an adjective that refers to something introduced into or occurring in the space under the arachnoid membrane of the brain or spinal cord.
Intravaginal administration
Intravaginal administration is a route of administration where the substance is applicated inside the vagina.
Intravaginal administration is a route of administration where the substance is applicated inside the vagina.
Intravenous therapy
Intravenous therapy or IV therapy is the infusion of liquid substances directly into a vein.
Intravenous therapy or IV therapy is the infusion of liquid substances directly into a vein.
Intubation
Tracheal intubation, usually simply referred to as intubation, is the placement of a flexible plastic tube into the trachea (windpipe) to maintain an open airway or to serve as a conduit t...
Tracheal intubation, usually simply referred to as intubation, is the placement of a flexible plastic tube into the trachea (windpipe) to maintain an open airway or to serve as a conduit t...
Isotropic formulations
Isotropic formulations are thermodynamically stable microemulsions possessing lyotropic liquid crystal properties.
Isotropic formulations are thermodynamically stable microemulsions possessing lyotropic liquid crystal properties.
Limb perfusion
Limb perfusion is a medical technique that may be used to deliver anticancer drugs directly to an arm or leg.
Limb perfusion is a medical technique that may be used to deliver anticancer drugs directly to an arm or leg.
Magnetic-targeted carrier
Magnetic-targeted carriers are tiny beads made from particles of iron and carbon that can be attached to an anticancer drug.
Magnetic-targeted carriers are tiny beads made from particles of iron and carbon that can be attached to an anticancer drug.
Nasal administration
Nasal administration can be used to deliver drugs for either local or systemic effect.
Nasal administration can be used to deliver drugs for either local or systemic effect.
Oral administration
Oral administration (per os) is a route of administration where a substance is taken through the mouth.
Oral administration (per os) is a route of administration where a substance is taken through the mouth.
Parenteral
Parenteral is a route of administration that involves piercing the skin or mucous membrane.
Parenteral is a route of administration that involves piercing the skin or mucous membrane.
Rectal (medicine)
The rectal route of administration is a way of administering drugs into the rectum to be absorbed by the rectum's blood vessels and into the body's circulatory system which distributes the drug...
The rectal route of administration is a way of administering drugs into the rectum to be absorbed by the rectum's blood vessels and into the body's circulatory system which distributes the drug...
Respiratory tract
In humans the respiratory tract is the part of the anatomy that has to do with the process of respiration.
In humans the respiratory tract is the part of the anatomy that has to do with the process of respiration.
Route of administration
A route of administration in pharmacology and toxicology is the path by which a drug, fluid, poison, or other substance is taken into the body.
A route of administration in pharmacology and toxicology is the path by which a drug, fluid, poison, or other substance is taken into the body.
Subcutaneous injection
A subcutaneous injection (abbreviated as SC, SQ, sub-cu, sub-Q or subcut) is administered as a bolus into the subcutis, the layer of skin directly below the dermis ...
A subcutaneous injection (abbreviated as SC, SQ, sub-cu, sub-Q or subcut) is administered as a bolus into the subcutis, the layer of skin directly below the dermis ...
Sublabial administration
Sublabial, literally 'under the lip', from Latin, refers to the pharmacological route of administration by which the active substance is placed between the lip and the gingiva.
Sublabial, literally 'under the lip', from Latin, refers to the pharmacological route of administration by which the active substance is placed between the lip and the gingiva.
Sublingual administration
Sublingual, literally 'under the tongue', from Latin, refers to the pharmacological route of administration by which drugs diffuse into the blood through tissues under the tongue.
Sublingual, literally 'under the tongue', from Latin, refers to the pharmacological route of administration by which drugs diffuse into the blood through tissues under the tongue.
Topical
In medicine, a topical medication is applied to body surfaces such as the skin or mucous membranes to treat ailments via a large range of classes including but not limited to creams, foams, gels...
In medicine, a topical medication is applied to body surfaces such as the skin or mucous membranes to treat ailments via a large range of classes including but not limited to creams, foams, gels...
Transdermal
Transdermal is a route of administration wherein active ingredients are delivered across the skin for systemic distribution.
Transdermal is a route of administration wherein active ingredients are delivered across the skin for systemic distribution.