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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

percutaneous

/pərˈkjuːtənɪəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does percutaneous mean?

adjective

Performed or done through the skin, especially by inserting a needle or other instrument.

Example

"The doctor performed a percutaneous biopsy to diagnose the patient's condition."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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