"transdermal" in the adjective sense
1. transdermal, transdermic, percutaneous, transcutaneous
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"
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