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endermic

endermic

9.9
To enter the body through the skin, for example as a cream
  • adjective
  • /ˌɛndərˈmɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : endérmico
  • The doctor prescribed an endermic cream for the patient's rash.

Examples

  • The doctor prescribed an endermic ointment for the rash.

  • An endermic treatment can provide relief without oral medications.

  • Some medications are administered in endermic form to avoid digestive side effects.

  • The endermic route is often preferred for controlled drug delivery.

  • Some medications are administered in endermic form to avoid digestive side effects.

  • The doctor prescribed an endermic cream to help the patient's skin absorb the treatment effectively.

  • An endermic patch can deliver medication directly through the skin for long-lasting relief.

Synonyms

endermatic
vsendermic
  • Specialized
9.9

Able to enter the body through the skin

is the same in meaning but is an alternate written form

How Absorbed

transdermal
  • Specialized
1 6.1
endermic
  • Specialized
9.9
topical
  • Specialized
11 4.1

Surface Forms

endermic positive

Etymology

The word endermic comes from Greek parts en- meaning 'in' and derm meaning 'skin', the same root as in dermis. So an endermic treatment works 'in' or through the skin.