skin patch meaning

UK /skɪn pætʃ/ US /skɪn pætʃ/ 2 syllables

skin patch (noun): a medicated adhesive pad placed on the skin for absorption of a time released dose of medication into the bloodstream.

Definition of skin patch

  1. a medicated adhesive pad placed on the skin for absorption of a time released dose of medication into the bloodstream

    Synonyms: transdermal patch

    Type of: pad

    Kinds: estradiol patch

How to pronounce skin patch

skin patch is pronounced /skɪn pætʃ/ in British English and /skɪn pætʃ/ in American English. It has 2 syllables.

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