transcutaneous

American  

[trans-kyoo-tey-nee-uhs] / ˌtræns kyuˈteɪ ni əs /

Also transcutaneal,

adjective

1. by way of or through the skin.

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Etymology

Origin of transcutaneous

First recorded in 1940–45; trans- + cutaneous

Example Sentences

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