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[ adjective ] through the unbroken skin; refers to medications applied directly to the skin (creams or ointments) or in time-release forms (skin patches)

Synonyms

transdermal transdermic percutaneous

Examples

"transdermal estrogen" "percutaneous absorption"

Related terms

pharmacology skin dermis

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