transdermal
[ trans-dur-muhl, tranz- ]
adjective
Also trans·der·mic. transcutaneous.
Pharmacology. (of a medication) applied to the skin, usually as part of an adhesive patch, for absorption into the bloodstream.
Origin of transdermal
1Words Nearby transdermal
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How to use transdermal in a sentence
Scientists know that substances can enter the body through the skin, a process called transdermal absorption.
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British Dictionary definitions for transdermal
transdermal
/ (trænzˈdɜːməl) /
adjective
(of a medicine) entering the bloodstream by absorption through the skin
Origin of transdermal
1C20: from trans- + dermal
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