īˌäntəfəˈrēsə̇s noun
( plural iontophore·ses -ēˌsēz)
Etymology: New Latin, from ionto- + -phoresis
1. : electrophoresis
2. : the introduction of drugs through intact skin by the transfer of ions effected by means of the application of a direct electric current
• ion·to·pho·ret·ic ī|äntəfə|red.ik adjective