Functional Concept
transtympanic
Definitions related to transtympanic route of drug administration:
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(transtympanic) Administration across or through the tympanic cavity. (FDA)CDISC TerminologyClinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium (CDISC), 2021
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(transtympanic route of administration) Administration of a drug across or through the tympanic cavity. This method reduces the total dose of medication, and allows high concentrations of drug to be delivered directly to the target tissue, while reducing systemic effects. Transtympanic medication can be administered through a needle puncture of the eardrum. If multiple injections are required, a myringotomy tube can be inserted.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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