transcutaneous

[ trans-kyoo-tey-nee-uhs ]

adjective

1. by way of or through the skin.

Word History and Origins

Origin of transcutaneous¹

First recorded in 1940–45; trans- + cutaneous

Example Sentences

The device, known as TENS, for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator, became a standard medical tool.

From New York Times

Another question neuroscientists raise is whether — or in what circumstances — it is better to surgically implant electrodes or place them on the skin, a less expensive method called transcutaneous stimulation.

From New York Times

My physical therapy sessions began with 10 minutes of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, or TENS, and a very warm heating pad.

From Washington Post

The Mayo team has just launched a study comparing transcutaneous stimulation with epidural stimulation.

From Nature

The researchers gave 29 healthy volunteers aged 55 and over transcutaneous vagal nerve stimulation for 15 minutes a day for two weeks.

From BBC