transdermal

adjective

trans·​der·​mal tran(t)s-ˈdər-məl 

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

tran(t)s-ˈdər-mə-lē 

tranz-

adverb

Examples of transdermal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Glutathione is available in many forms, including a transdermal formula by Auro Wellness. —Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025

Naldi then conducted massages on Sinner, which led to transdermal contamination with the clostebol from the healing spray. —Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024

The company filed provisional patent applications in 2024 for transdermal delivery technologies targeting obesity and glucose-controlling agents, aiming to enhance drug efficacy and reduce side effects. —Quartz Bot, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024

Today, transdermal application is a common delivery system for certain medications, including nicotine, pain and hormone patches. —Andrea Kane, CNN, 19 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

transdermal

adjective

trans·​der·​mal ˌtran(t)s-ˈdər-məl, ˌtranz- 

: 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

-ē 

adverb