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percutaneous

adjective

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

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Word length
12
Starts with
P
Ends with
S
Contains
ER
Scrabble score
16
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

pɜːkjuːˈteɪnɪəs

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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”

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Example Sentences

transdermal estrogen
percutaneous absorption

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