Definition of transdermal in English:
transdermal
adjective trɑːnzˈdəːməlˌtransdəːməlˌtranzˈdəːməlˌtrɑːnsdəːməltransˈdərməl
Relating to or denoting the application of a medicine or drug through the skin, typically by using an adhesive patch, so that it is absorbed slowly into the body.
Example sentencesExamples
- These included nicotine gum, inhaler, transdermal patch, and nasal spray.
- These results correlate with information from other studies, including tests of a transdermal contraceptive patch.
- Testosterone can be given intramuscularly or topically with transdermal patches or gel.
- An example where alternative routes of drug administration may help fasting patients is the use of transdermal patches.
- They also received nicotine-replacement therapy using transdermal nicotine patches.