transcutaneous

adjective

trans·cu·ta·ne·ous ˌtran(t)s-kyu̇-ˈtā-nē-əs

: passing, entering, or made by penetration through the skin

transcutaneous infection

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web In-depth interview, physical examination, sensory testing, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI-scan), electromyography (EMG), transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), and blockade of the left S1 dorsal root ganglion were performed. —

Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 1 July 2016 Quell founders based their device on pre-existing transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) machines. —

Michael Frank, Outside Online, 17 Apr. 2015 Or your doctor may suggest trying acupuncture or a TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) device, which uses electrical currents to help lessen pain. —

Claire Gillespie, Health.com, 19 Jan. 2022 But new research in non-invasive transcutaneous stimulation and trans-magnetic stimulation could change all that. —

Brandy Schillace, Wired, 12 Sep. 2021 Keeping your barrier strong slows down transcutaneous evaporative water loss (TEWL), which can lead to skin conditions like atopic dermatitis and eczema. —

Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 22 Jan. 2021 The Mayo team has just launched a study comparing transcutaneous stimulation with epidural stimulation. —

Cassandra Willyard, Scientific American, 7 Aug. 2019 Nerve stimulation therapy: Acupuncture and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) can help relieve chronic pain. —

Paige Mclaughlin, Philly.com, 7 Apr. 2018 See More

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