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Below or beneath the tongue.<\/p>\n

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Under the tongue.<\/p>\n

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Pertaining to the oral mucosal surface immediately under the tongue; often used as a delivery modality for medications in which the medication is allowed to dissolve under the tongue.<\/p>\n

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The phrase signifies “beneath the tongue.” Medications ingested sublingually, whether in tablet form or as a spray, are swiftly assimilated through the mouth’s lining and into the bloodstream. For instance, nitrate medications are administered sublingually to swiftly alleviate the symptoms of an angina episode.<\/p>\n

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Located below the tongue, also known as subglossal.<\/p>\n

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