transcutaneous
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of transcutaneous
Example Sentences
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The device, known as TENS, for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator, became a standard medical tool.
From New York Times • Oct. 24, 2023
Another question neuroscientists raise is whether — or in what circumstances — it is better to surgically implant electrodes or place them on the skin, a less expensive method called transcutaneous stimulation.
From New York Times • Feb. 20, 2023
They produce dental plaque and colonize catheters, prostheses, transcutaneous and orthopedic devices, contact lenses, and internal devices such as pacemakers.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
The Mayo team has just launched a study comparing transcutaneous stimulation with epidural stimulation.
From Nature • Jul. 30, 2019
A more exotic approach to alleviating backaches is the transcutaneous nerve stimulator that is made by numerous manufacturers and sells for $500 to $600.
From Time Magazine Archive
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