Administration, Sublingual (also known as Sublingual Administration, Administrations, Sublingual): Administration of a soluble dosage form by placement under the tongue.

NIH MeSH · D000286Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment

Administration, Sublingual

Also known asSublingual Administration · Administrations, Sublingual · Sublingual Administrations · Drug Administration, Sublingual · Administrations, Sublingual Drug · Administration, Sublingual Drug · Drug Administrations, Sublingual · Sublingual Drug Administrations · Sublingual Drug Administration

Definition

Administration of a soluble dosage form by placement under the tongue.

MeSH classification

  • E02.319.267.100.878

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Common questions about Administration, Sublingual

What does Administration, Sublingual mean in medicine?
Administration of a soluble dosage form by placement under the tongue. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Administration, Sublingual known by any other names?
Yes. Administration, Sublingual is also referred to as Sublingual Administration, Administrations, Sublingual, Sublingual Administrations, Drug Administration, Sublingual in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Administration, Sublingual sit in the medical classification?
Administration, Sublingual falls under the broader medical category "Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: E02.319.267.100.878). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000286) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗