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Percutaneous

Also called Through the skin

PharmacologyRadiologyImportant

Describing any procedure or drug delivery method that passes through the skin rather than through a natural body opening.

Korean

경피적

자연 개구부를 통하지 않고 피부를 직접 관통하는 시술 또는 약물 전달 방식을 뜻한다.

French

Percutané

Qualifie toute procédure ou mode d'administration médicamenteux passant à travers la peau plutôt que par une ouverture naturelle du corps.

Word parts

  • per-Prefix(Latin) Through, thoroughly
  • cutane/oRoot(Latin) Skin
  • -ousSuffix(Latin) Pertaining to

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