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transdermal
[ trans-dur-muhl, tranz- ]
adjective
- Also trans·dermic. transcutaneous.
- Pharmacology. (of a medication) applied to the skin, usually as part of an adhesive patch, for absorption into the bloodstream.
transdermal
/ trænzˈdɜːməl /
adjective
- (of a medicine) entering the bloodstream by absorption through the skin
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Word History and Origins
Origin of transdermal1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of transdermal1
C20: from trans- + dermal
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Example Sentences
Scientists know that substances can enter the body through the skin, a process called transdermal absorption.
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I was exhausted and soaked with sweat, and the transdermal under my costume itched.
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