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Adjective: percutaneous  ,pur-kyû'tey-nee-us
  1. (pharmacology) through the unbroken skin; refers to medications applied directly to the skin (creams or ointments) or in time-release forms (skin patches)
    "percutaneous absorption";
    - transdermal, transdermic, transcutaneous

Encyclopedia: Percutaneous