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ENDERMIC

\ɛndˈɜːmɪk], \ɛndˈɜːmɪk], \ɛ_n_d_ˈɜː_m_ɪ_k]\

Definitions of ENDERMIC

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science
1898 - American pocket medical dictionary
1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary

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In med., consisting of something to be applied to the skin and to be absorbed by it by way of a remedy for disease.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

An epithet given to the method of treating diseases by placing the therapeutical agent in contact with the skin, especially after the cuticle has been removed; Morphia, strychnia, &c., are often administered in this way.

1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science
By Robley Dunglison

See Endermatic.

1898 - American pocket medical dictionary
By Willam Alexander Newman Dorland

An obsolete meth od of applying drugs to the skin after the removal of the cuticle by blistering.

1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
By Smith Ely Jelliffe

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