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percutaneous

/ˌpɜːr.kjuːˈteɪ.ni.əs/

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adjective

/ˌpɜːr.kjuːˈteɪ.ni.əs/C2formalmedical
  • ruОтносящийся к медицинской процедуре, выполняемой через кожу, обычно с использованием иглы или катетера.

Relating to a medical procedure performed through the skin, typically using a needle or catheter.

  1. Through the skinC2formalmedical

    Relating to or denoting the passage of substances through the unbroken skin, typically for medical treatment.

    ruЧрескожный

    • The doctor prescribed a percutaneous cream for the rash.
    • Percutaneous drug delivery is often used for pain relief.
    • Nicotine patches are a common form of percutaneous therapy.

    Synonymstranscutaneoustransdermal

    Antonymssubcutaneous

Forms
  • more percutaneous comparative form
  • most percutaneous superlative form