transdermal
Translation
transdermal
Examples
The doctor prescribed a transdermal patch for the pain.
The doctor prescribed a transdermal patch for the pain.
Grammar Patterns
((transdermal)) + noun relating to passage through the skin The company developed a new transdermal delivery system.
Similar Words
Synonyms: percutaneous
Etymology
'trans-' (across, through) + 'dermal' (relating to the skin, from Greek 'derma' for 'skin'). Literally 'through the skin'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'trans' (like in transport) means 'across' and 'derma' (like in dermatologist) means 'skin'. So, 'across the skin'.