Percutaneous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɜːkjuːˈteɪnɪəs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Percutaneous is an adjective meaning (surgery) Taking place through the skin and involving a puncture thereof.
Meaning
(surgery) Taking place through the skin and involving a puncture thereof.
Example Sentences
percutaneous catheter
percutaneous procedure
percutaneous intervention
The doctor performed a percutaneous biopsy.
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