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| 1. | [ 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 transcutaneous | |
| Examples: | "transdermal estrogen" "percutaneous absorption" |
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| Related terms: | pharmacology skin dermis | |
