Meaning & use
Sublingually
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In a manner administered or placed under the tongue, typically referring to how a medication is taken.
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The tablet is designed to be taken sublingually for faster absorption into the bloodstream.
Nitroglycerin is often given sublingually during a heart attack for rapid effect.
A note on using this word
Medications taken sublingually bypass the digestive system, entering the bloodstream more quickly than swallowed pills.
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