endermic

[ en-dur-mik ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

endermic

/ ɛnˈdɜːmɪk /

First recorded in 1825–35; en- ¹ + -derm + -ic

C19: from en- ² + Greek derma skin

The strongest of the formulas of Schleich may also be used for endermic infiltration.

It is therefore endermic and the skin is seen to become blanched as the needle advances delivering its solution on the way.

The endermic method is the one most generally employed in securing cocaine local anesthesia by injection.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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