1. situated, occurring, or administered within the skin or dermis
Usage: medical/technical term; also called intradermal

Examples

• The doctor performed an intracutaneous injection to test for allergies.
• Intracutaneous tests are commonly used in dermatology to diagnose skin conditions.
• The medication was delivered via an intracutaneous route rather than subcutaneously.
• An intracutaneous tuberculin test can help detect exposure to tuberculosis.
• The nurse administered the vaccine using an intracutaneous technique.