Transcuticular
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Transcuticular is an adjective meaning Through the cuticle.
Meaning
Through the cuticle.
Example Sentences
The adult stage of the filarial nematodes Brugia pahangi and Dirofilaria immitis take up glucose, amino acids and adenosine via a transcuticular route (Chen and Howells, 1981; Howells and Chen, 1981).
In this study, a transcuticular nanoemulsion formulation was developed to enhance the permeation of an effective antimicrobial compound (ampicillin; Amp) against HLB disease through the citrus cuticle into the phloem via a foliar spray.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include intracuticular, intercuticular, transepidermal, subcuticular, pericuticular, transtegumental.
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