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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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pɜːkjuːˈteɪnɪəs
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adjective
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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Transdermal estrogen
Percutaneous absorption
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