endermic

[en-dur-mik]

adjective

acting through the skin, as a medicine, by absorption.

Origin of endermic

First recorded in 1825–35; en-¹ + -derm + -ic

Related formsen·der·mi·cal·ly, adverb

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Examples from the Web for endermic

Historical Examples of endermic

The strongest of the formulas of Schleich may also be used for endermic infiltration.
Surgery, with Special Reference to Podiatry
Maximilian Stern
The endermic method is the one most generally employed in securing cocaine local anesthesia by injection.
Surgery, with Special Reference to Podiatry
Maximilian Stern

British Dictionary definitions for endermic

endermic

adjective

(of a medicine) acting by absorption through the skin

Word Origin for endermic

C19: from en- ² + Greek derma skin

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endermic in Medicine

endermic

[ĕn-dûr′mĭk]

adj.

Acting medicinally by absorption through the skin.