transcutaneous

transcutaneous [trans-kyoo-tey-nee-uh s] Word Origin adjective

1. by way of or through the skin.

Also trans·cu·ta·ne·al, transdermal. Origin of transcutaneous First recorded in 1940–45; trans- + cutaneous transcutaneous in Medicine transcutaneous [trăns′kyōō-tā′nē-əs] adj.

1. Transdermal.