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intraglandular

intraglandular

8.9
Located or given inside a gland
  • adjective
  • /ˌɪntrəˈɡlændjələr/
  • Specialized
translation icon : intraglandular
  • An intraglandular injection allows medication to be delivered directly into the gland.

Examples

  • At present, there is no reliable way of visualizing the intraglandular portion of the facial nerve itself.

    Academic text (2005)

  • The prognosis depends on whether the tumor is confined to the intraglandular node or has spread to the parenchyma.

    Academic text (2008)

  • Indications include the presence of benign and malignant tumors and inflammatory disease with or without intraglandular sialolithiasis.

    Academic text (2004)

  • The doctors focused on the intraglandular tissue to ensure accurate treatment.

  • Research into intraglandular functions has revealed important insights into hormone regulation.

Surface Forms

intraglandular positive

Morphology

intraglandular = glandular (transparent) = intra + gland + ular

The word is clearly derived from 'glandular' with the prefix 'intra-' indicating 'within'.

Etymology

The word intraglandular breaks into intra- 'within', gland 'a small organ that makes fluids like hormones', and -ular which makes it an adjective. So, intraglandular means 'inside a gland', and it describes things, like injections or treatments, that happen directly within those organs.