transcutaneous

/ˌtrænzkjuˈteɪniəs/
adjective
  1. Passing through or applied through the skin.
    • Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation can help relieve chronic pain.
    • The doctor used a transcutaneous monitor to check the baby's oxygen levels.
    • Some vaccines are delivered via a transcutaneous patch instead of a needle.
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