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transcutaneous

/ˌtræns.kjuːˈteɪ.ni.əs/

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adjective

/ˌtræns.kjuːˈteɪ.ni.əs/C2formalmedical
  • ruОтносящийся к прохождению чего-либо (например, лекарства или электрического тока) через неповрежденную кожу или связанный с этим.

Relating to or involving the passage of something (such as a drug or electrical current) through the unbroken skin.

  1. Through the skinC1formalmedical

    Relating to or denoting the passage of substances through the unbroken skin, often used for drug delivery.

    ruЧрескожный

    • The doctor prescribed a transcutaneous patch for pain relief.
    • Transcutaneous absorption of the medication occurs through the skin.
    • This transcutaneous ointment is applied directly to the affected area.

    Synonymspercutaneoustransdermaltransdermic

Forms
  • more transcutaneous comparative form
  • most transcutaneous superlative form