English adjective: transdermal | |||
1. | transdermal through the unbroken skin; refers to medications applied directly to the skin (creams or ointments) or in time-release forms (skin patches) | ||
Samples | Transdermal estrogen. Percutaneous absorption. | ||
Synonyms | percutaneous, transcutaneous, transdermic | ||
Domain category | materia medica, pharmacological medicine, pharmacology | ||