HealthSeptember 7, 2026
sublingual
sub-LING-gwul
Definition
Relating to the area under the tongue, often used to describe a method of administering medication or supplements by placing them there for direct absorption into the bloodstream.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'sub-' (under) and 'lingua' (tongue), the term has been used in medical contexts since the 19th century to describe sublingual administration.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe the delivery method of its oral sprays, which are absorbed through mucosal tissue under the tongue to bypass the digestive tract.
From Tablet to Spray: elivity Introduces NANOBOOST Absorption Technology to Asia
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