transdermal

American  

[trans-dur-muhl, tranz-] / trænsˈdɜr məl, trænz- /

adjective

1. Also transdermic. transcutaneous.

2. Pharmacology. (of a medication) applied to the skin, usually as part of an adhesive patch, for absorption into the bloodstream.

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transdermal British  

/ trænzˈdɜːməl /

adjective

1. (of a medicine) entering the bloodstream by absorption through the skin

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Etymology

Origin of transdermal

trans- + dermal

Example Sentences

Restoring vitamin B12 with oral supplements, a transdermal patch or injections usually corrects the problem.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 17, 2024

"What we were able to show is that using the capsule, we could capture data that matched what the traditional transdermal sensors would capture," Traverso says.

From Science Daily • Nov. 17, 2023

There are also new methods of delivery: Taking hormones via transdermal patch, rather than a pill, allows the medication to bypass the liver, which seems to eliminate the risk of clots.

From New York Times • Feb. 1, 2023

When it comes to possibilities and benefits of transdermal delivery systems or aromatherapy — or even a long soak in a hot tub — many mainstream scientists just shake their heads.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 17, 2016

The transdermal mood-balancer on my bicep was seeing to that—doctor’s orders.

From Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom by Doctorow, Cory