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transdermic

transdermic

8.2
Delivered through unbroken skin by a cream or patch so medicine enters the body
  • adjective
  • /trænˈdɜrmɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : transdérmico
  • This cream allows for transdermic absorption of the active ingredient, avoiding the digestive system.

Examples

  • The doctor prescribed a transdermic patch to deliver the medication steadily over 24 hours.

  • Don't forget the transdermic patch!

  • Some hormone therapies are administered using transdermic methods to maintain consistent blood levels.

  • This is a transdermic cream.

  • The doctor prescribed a transdermic patch to deliver the medication steadily over 24 hours.

  • This cream allows for transdermic absorption of the active ingredient, avoiding the digestive system.

  • Some hormone therapies are administered using transdermic methods to maintain consistent blood levels.

Synonyms

transdermal
vstransdermic
  • Specialized
1 6.1

Delivers medicine through unbroken skin, often as a cream or patch

focuses on giving medication by direct application onto unbroken skin
percutaneous
vstransdermic
  • Specialized
1 8.4

A medical procedure or product that goes through the skin without making a cut

emphasizes direct topical medication application rather than procedural technique
transcutaneous
vstransdermic
  • Specialized
8.8

That lets medicine enter the body through the skin without cutting it

refers to medication given by topical application rather than procedures
endermatic
vstransdermic
  • Specialized
9.9

Able to enter the body through the skin

describes medication given by applying directly onto unbroken skin

How Cutaneous

transdermic
  • Specialized
8.2
topical
  • Specialized
11 4.1

Surface Forms

transdermic positive

Morphology

transdermic = dermic (transparent) = trans + derm + ic

The adjective is a straightforward medical formation combining 'trans-' meaning 'through' with 'dermic' 'relating to the skin', so the meaning is directly predictable.

Etymology

Transdermic comes from the parts trans- meaning 'across' and derm- meaning 'skin'. So it means medicine that is given 'across the skin' into the body, for example with a patch or a cream.