| depot injection | An injection of a substance in a vehicle that tends to keep it at the site of injection so that absorption occurs over a prolonged period. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| depot reaction | Reddening of the skin at the point where the needle entered, in the subcutaneous tuberculin test. (05 Mar 2000) |
| depot therapy | Injection of a drug together with a substance that slows the release and prolongs the action of the drug. (05 Mar 2000) |