percutaneous

[ pur-kyoo-tey-nee-uhs ]

adjective

1. administered, removed, or absorbed by way of the skin, as an injection, needle biopsy, or transdermal drug.

percutaneous

/ ˌpɜːkjʊˈteɪnɪəs /

adjective

1. med effected through the skin, as in the absorption of an ointment

Word History and Origins

Origin of percutaneous¹

First recorded in 1885–90; per- + cutaneous

Example Sentences

One percutaneous driveline connecting the prosthesis to external components.

From TechCrunch

This objection is not applicable to percutaneous electrization, save in a much more limited degree.

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