Synonyms for transcutaneous
ˌtræns kyuˈteɪ ni əstran·scu·ta·neous

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1. transcutaneousadjective

   Synonyms:
   transdermal

2. transcutaneousadjective

   Penetrating, entering, or passing through the intact skin; in contrast to percutaneous meaning through a disruption in the skin.

   Transcutaneous measurement of oxygen is a helpful monitoring procedure.

   Synonyms:
   transdermal

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1. transdermal, transdermic, percutaneous, transcutaneousadjective

   through the unbroken skin; refers to medications applied directly to the skin (creams or ointments) or in time-release forms (skin patches)

   "transdermal estrogen"; "percutaneous absorption"

   Synonyms:
   transdermic, percutaneous, transdermal

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1. • Pharmacology

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1. transcutaneous

   Synonyms:
   Percutaneous Both terms are in active use, percutaneous is generally preferred

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1. Reggie Edgerton:

   There are some conditions [for which] we expect starting out with transcutaneous stimulation may facilitate enough recovery to be on their own with continued rehabilitation.