transdermal

adjective

trans·​der·​mal tran(t)s-ˈdər-məl How to pronounce transdermal (audio)
tranz-
: relating to, being, or supplying a medication in a form for absorption through the skin into the bloodstream
transdermal drug delivery
transdermal nitroglycerin
transdermal nicotine patch
transdermally adverb

Examples of transdermal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There is no research behind this mint with regard to oral or transdermal administration for weight loss, according to Dr. Seltzer. Emilia Benton, Women's Health, 31 Aug. 2023 Injection of testosterone may be safer and more effective than transdermal administration for combating loss of muscle and bone in older men. The Salt Lake Tribune, 16 Aug. 2023 Other testosterone products include transdermal patches, boosters and capsules. Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 30 May 2023 She was fitted with a brace and crutches, and managed to continue teaching and supervising trainees by taking a large doses of fentanyl, applied through a transdermal patch. Ellen Barry, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2023 Through that partnership, the federal government has also funded the development of passive technologies that measure blood alcohol content by sampling air in the vehicle and using a transdermal sensor device – a light directed at the skin, Michael said. Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 20 Jan. 2023 But since 2018, the FDA has approved several new and novel contraceptive methods such as Annovera, a vaginal contraceptive ring that is replaced each year; Twirla, a low-dose transdermal contraceptive patch; and Phexxi, a nonhormonal, on-demand contraceptive vaginal gel. Kathleen “cook” Uhl, STAT, 15 Dec. 2021 There are also new methods of delivery: Taking hormones via transdermal patch, rather than a pill, allows the medication to bypass the liver, which seems to eliminate the risk of clots. Susan Dominus, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2023 Some people might need a simple topical cream while others will want something stronger like transdermal patches, capsules or vape pens. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 21 Sep. 2022 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of transdermal was in 1944

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“Transdermal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transdermal. Accessed 4 Dec. 2023.

Medical Definition

transdermal

adjective
trans·​der·​mal ˌtran(t)s-ˈdər-məl, ˌtranz- How to pronounce transdermal (audio)
: relating to, being, or supplying a medication in a form for absorption through the skin into the bloodstream
transdermal drug delivery
a transdermal nicotine patch
transdermally adverb
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