sublingual
adjective
sub·lin·gual ˌsəb-ˈliŋ-gwəl 
-gyə-wəl
: situated or administered under the tongue
sublingual glands
sublingual tablets
Example Sentences
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Benjamin Adams, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022 This can come in the form of allergy shots or sublingual (below-the-tongue) drops. Rachel Nall, Msn, SELF, 24 May 2022 Cybin’s sublingual film is designed for rapid absorption, a faster onset, and a shorter duration. Will Yakowicz, Forbes, 24 June 2021 Cybin’s sublingual film is designed for rapid absorption, a faster onset, and a shorter duration. Will Yakowicz, Forbes, 24 June 2021 Cybin’s sublingual film is designed for rapid absorption, a faster onset, and a shorter duration. Will Yakowicz, Forbes, 24 June 2021 Cybin’s sublingual film is designed for rapid absorption, a faster onset, and a shorter duration. Will Yakowicz, Forbes, 24 June 2021 Cybin’s sublingual film is designed for rapid absorption, a faster onset, and a shorter duration. Will Yakowicz, Forbes, 24 June 2021 The first part of the clinical trial will consist of a Phase IIa study of 40 patients to identify the equivalent dose of Cybin’s sublingual psilocybin formulation compared with a 25 mg pill of psilocybin. Will Yakowicz, Forbes, 20 May 2021 See More
Benjamin Adams, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022 This can come in the form of allergy shots or sublingual (below-the-tongue) drops. Rachel Nall, Msn, SELF, 24 May 2022 Cybin’s sublingual film is designed for rapid absorption, a faster onset, and a shorter duration. Will Yakowicz, Forbes, 24 June 2021 Cybin’s sublingual film is designed for rapid absorption, a faster onset, and a shorter duration. Will Yakowicz, Forbes, 24 June 2021 Cybin’s sublingual film is designed for rapid absorption, a faster onset, and a shorter duration. Will Yakowicz, Forbes, 24 June 2021 Cybin’s sublingual film is designed for rapid absorption, a faster onset, and a shorter duration. Will Yakowicz, Forbes, 24 June 2021 Cybin’s sublingual film is designed for rapid absorption, a faster onset, and a shorter duration. Will Yakowicz, Forbes, 24 June 2021 The first part of the clinical trial will consist of a Phase IIa study of 40 patients to identify the equivalent dose of Cybin’s sublingual psilocybin formulation compared with a 25 mg pill of psilocybin. Will Yakowicz, Forbes, 20 May 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
New Latin sublingualis, from Latin sub- + lingua tongue — more at tongue
First Known Use
1661, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
sublingual 1 of 2
adjective
sub·lin·gual ˌsəb-ˈliŋ-g(yə-)wəl, ˈsəb-
1
: situated or administered under the tongue
sublingual tablets
2
: of or relating to the sublingual glands
sublingual
2 of 2noun
: sublingual gland