percutaneous

The definition of percutaneous is something passed or made effective through the skin.

(adjective)

An example of percutaneous is lotion rubbed into the skin.

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See percutaneous in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

effected or introduced through the skin, as by rubbing, injection, etc.

Origin: per- + cutaneous

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See percutaneous in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Medicine
Passed, done, or effected through the skin.

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  • perˌcu·taˈne·ous·ly adverb

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