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Meaning of percutaneous in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌpərkjʊˈteɪniəs/

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  1. Qualitative Adjective

    percutaneous

    Etymology

    late 19th century: from Latin per cutem‘through the skin’+ -aneous

    Definitions

    1. through the unbroken skin

    Examples

    • « refers to medications applied directly to the skin (creams or ointments) or in time-release forms (skin patches) »
    • « transdermal estrogen »
    • « percutaneous absorption »

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