Transcutaneous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Transcutaneous is an adjective meaning (medicine) Penetrating, entering, passing through, or shining through the intact skin (as by light waves or sound waves); in contrast to percutaneous meaning through a disruption in the skin.
Meaning
(medicine) Penetrating, entering, passing through, or shining through the intact skin (as by light waves or sound waves); in contrast to percutaneous meaning through a disruption in the skin.
Example Sentences
Transcutaneous measurement of oxygen is a helpful monitoring procedure.
Synonyms for transcutaneous
Depending on context, synonyms include transdermal.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include percutaneous, precutaneous, transcuticular, diacutaneous, transdermal, transdermic.
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