transdermal
/ˌtrænzˈdɜːrməl/
adjective
- Relating to the delivery of a substance (such as a drug) through the skin and into the bloodstream.
- The doctor prescribed a transdermal gel for hormone therapy.
- Nicotine patches are a common transdermal treatment for quitting smoking.
- Transdermal drug delivery is often preferred because it avoids the digestive system.
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