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.

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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