{Endermic method}, that in which the medicine enters the system through the skin, being applied either to the sound skin, or to the surface denuded of the cuticle by a blister. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Endermic — En*der mic, a. [Gr. ? in + ? skin.] (Med.) Acting through the skin, or by direct application to the skin. [1913 Webster] {Endermic method}, that in which the medicine enters the system through the skin, being applied either to the sound skin, or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
endermic, endermatic — In or through the skin; denoting a method of treatment, as by inunction; the remedy produces its constitutional effect when absorbed through the skin surface to which it is applied. [G. en, in, + derma (dermat ), skin] … Medical dictionary
Endermically — En*der mic*al*ly, adv. By the endermic method; as, applied endermically. [1913 Webster] || … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
