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Instillation, Drug

Medical Definition:	The administration of therapeutic agents drop by drop, as eye drops, ear drops, or nose drops. It is also administered into a body space or cavity through a catheter. It differs from irrigation in that the irrigate is removed within minutes, but the instillate is left in place.
Guide Notes:	NIM but only if discussed: do not index here routinely for every instilled drug; read MeSH definition; no qualif

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