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transcutaneous

trans·cu·ta·neous

uncommon

adjective

1.

through the unbroken skin; refers to medications applied directly to the skin (creams or ointments) or in time-release forms (skin patches)

  • “transdermal estrogen”
  • “percutaneous absorption”
Synonyms

Origin

From trans- + cutaneous.

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