adjective
- 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
Usage: medical
Examples
- The doctor prescribed a transdermal nicotine patch to help her quit smoking.
- Transdermal delivery systems allow for steady medication absorption over time.
- The pain relief medication comes in both pill and transdermal patch forms.
- Transdermal patches must be applied to clean, dry skin for proper absorption.
- Some hormones can be administered through transdermal gels or patches.
- The transdermal route bypasses the digestive system entirely.