transdermal
adjectiveDefinition of transdermal
: relating to, being, or supplying a medication in a form for absorption through the skin into the bloodstream
transdermal drug delivery transdermal nitroglycerin transdermal nicotine patch
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The opioid drugs in question were a tablet called Nucynta (divested since 2015) and Duragesic, a transdermal fentanyl patch. — Ellen Florian, Fortune, "What the Sackler Offer and the J&J Opioid Verdict Tell Us About the Next Big Test for Drugmakers—an Ohio Trial in October," 27 Aug. 2019 One is testing nicotine transdermal patches to reduce symptoms in those with mild cognitive impairment. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "USC and UC San Diego try to move on after painful fight over Alzheimer’s institute," 18 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'transdermal.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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transdermal
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trans·​der·​mal
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Medical Definition of transdermal
: relating to, being, or supplying a medication in a form for absorption through the skin into the bloodstream
transdermal drug delivery a transdermal nicotine patch
Other Words from transdermal
transdermally
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