percutaneous; transcutaneous
Medical term meaning 'through the skin', used for procedures, absorption, or drug delivery.
Percutaneous drug administration is less burdensome for patients than injections.
percutaneous transluminal angioplasty; PTA
Compound of 経 (through) + 皮 (skin) + 的 (-ic, adjectival suffix). A modern medical coinage based on Chinese morphemes.