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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
U.S. Department of Agriculture

Concept Breadcrumbs

Fields of Study > chemistry > physical chemistry > sorption > absorption > skin absorption
Fields of Study > zoology > animal physiology > integumentary system physiology > skin absorption
Animals, Livestock, One Health > zoology > animal physiology > integumentary system physiology > skin absorption
Fields of Study > physiology > animal physiology > integumentary system physiology > skin absorption
Preferred Term:

skin absorption

Definition:
Uptake of any physical, chemical, or biological substance through the skin.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
integumentary system physiology, absorption
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • transdermal absorption
  • intracutaneous absorption
  • percutaneous absorption
  • transcutaneous absorption
  • dermal absorption
  • intradermal absorption
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/333665
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