Definition of "intranasal"
intranasal
adjective
not comparable
Quotations
I speak in this manner because, recognizing the greater benefits of intranasal surgery, we can not but admit that there is always the danger of the pendulum swinging too far, of our being impelled by overzeal or ignorance, thus bringing discredit on measure which, if properly considered, would ever remain of inestimable value.
1895, International Record of Medicine and General Practice Clinics
(medicine) Taken through the nose.
Quotations
A randomized controlled clinical trial (N = 187) using an intranasal morphine-chitosan formulation (Rylomine) postoperatively following bunionectomy in 187 opioid-naïve patients demonstrated that the intranasal analgesic was comparable to IV morphine for both pain relief and systemic adverse effects.
2010, Chris Pasero, Pain Assessment and Pharmacologic Management, page 386