supracutaneous

From supra- +‎ cutaneous.

supracutaneous (not comparable)

1. (physiology) Above the skin; being merely of or upon the epidermis; (loosely) superficial; external.
   • 1998, David A. Sullivan • Darlene A. Dartt • Michele A. Meneray, Lacrimal Gland, Tear Film, and Dry Eye Syndromes - Basic Science and Clinical Relevance - Volume 2, Plenum Press - New York & London, page 989

     Supracutaneous ophthalmic drug delivery is a simple, effective method of protracted ocular drug delivery.

   • 2015, Sanjeev Sabharwal, Pediatric Lower Limb Deformities: Principles and Techniques of Management, Springer Publishing, page 96

     A supracutaneous locked plate is an attractive option for acute deformity correction or shortening in the presence of poor skin condition or infection.

   • 2013, M.Mike Malek, Knee Surgery: Complications, Pitfalls, and Salvage, Springer Publishing, page 10

     Causes of postarthroscopy septic arthritis include intraarticular steroid injections, prolonged operating time, inadequate equipment sterilization, airborne bacteria, skin lesions, and supracutaneous sutures.

   • 1962, Pergamon Authors, Journal of Microbiology and Epidemiology and Immunobiology - Volume 32 - Issues 9 to 12, The Cornell University Press, page 1880

     When the supracutaneous method was used the infective material was applied to the depilated abdominal region. We first infected 9 great gerbils by subcutaneous injection to obtain pilot data regarding their sensitivity to tularaemia.