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Definition of Percutaneous
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Percutaneous: Through the skin. For example, a percutaneous biopsy is a biopsy that is obtained by putting a needle through the skin in order to obtain tissue within the body for examination.