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Transdermal vs Transcutaneous - What's the difference?

transdermal | transcutaneous | Synonyms |

Transcutaneous is a synonym of transdermal.



As adjectives the difference between transdermal and transcutaneous

is that transdermal is through the unbroken skin while transcutaneous is penetrating, entering, or passing through the intact skin; in contrast to percutaneous meaning through a disruption in the skin.

As a noun transdermal

is a transdermal patch or implant.

transdermal

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Through the unbroken skin.

    • Derived terms

    * transdermal implant * transdermal patch

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A transdermal patch or implant.

    • transcutaneous

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (medicine) Penetrating, entering, or passing through the intact skin; in contrast to percutaneous meaning through a disruption in the skin.
    • Transcutaneous measurement of oxygen is a helpful monitoring procedure.

    Synonyms

    * transdermal