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sublingual Definition

sub·lin·gual (sub liŋgwəl)

adjective

situated under the tongue

Etymology: ML sublingualis: see sub- & lingual

sublingual Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • immunotherapy: Sublingual immunotherapy with a standardized grass pollen extract; a double-blind placebo-controlled study.
  • tablet: Nicotine patch, gum, sublingual tablet or nasal spray may be suggested by your doctor or pharmacist instead.
  • gland: B: Sublingual gland - majority of the glands are mucous secreting.
  • vitamin: Sublingual vitamin b -12 tablets are designed to dissolve under the tongue to speed B... symptom of vitamin b12 deficiency.
  • form: A synthetic form of this hormone is also available as a supplement in tablet, capsule, liquid, and sublingual form.
  • spray: It has been widely reported that the cannabis sublingual spray being developed in the UK has shown some promise for relieving painful symptoms.