- skin patch
- A bandage-like patch that releases medicine into the body through the skin. The medicine enters the blood slowly and steadily.
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skin patch — n patch (1b) … Medical dictionary
skin patch — noun a medicated adhesive pad placed on the skin for absorption of a time released dose of medication into the bloodstream • Syn: ↑transdermal patch • Hypernyms: ↑pad • Hyponyms: ↑estradiol patch … Useful english dictionary
skin patch — /ˈskɪn pætʃ/ (say skin pach) noun → patch (def. 11) …
patch test — Med. a test for suspected allergy by application to the skin of a patch impregnated with an allergen: allergic reaction is indicated by redness at the site of application. [1930 35] * * * Controlled application of biological or chemical… … Universalium
patch — 1. A small circumscribed area differing in color or structure from the surrounding surface. 2. In dermatology, a flat area greater than 1.0 cm in diameter. 3. An intermediate stage in the formation of a cap … Medical dictionary
patch — /pætʃ / (say pach) noun 1. a piece of material used to mend a hole or break, or strengthen a weak place: a patch on a sail. 2. a piece of material used to cover or protect a wound, an injured part, etc.: a patch over the eye. 3. any of the pieces …
Skin allergy test — Skin allergy testing is a method for medical diagnosis of allergies that attempts to provoke a small, controlled, allergic response. A microscopic amount of an allergen is introduced to a patient s skin by various means:* by pricking the skin… … Wikipedia
Skin neoplasm — Skin cancer Classification and external resources A basal cell carcinoma. Note the pearly appearance and telangiectasia. ICD 10 C … Wikipedia
patch — patch1 [pach] n. [ME pacche, prob. var. of peche, a piece < OFr pieche, var. of pece, piece,PIECE] 1. a piece of material applied to cover or mend a hole or tear or to strengthen a weak spot 2. a dressing applied to a wound or sore 3. a pad or … English World dictionary
patch — ► NOUN 1) a piece of material used to mend a hole or strengthen a weak point. 2) a small area differing in colour, composition, or texture from its surroundings. 3) a small plot of land: a cabbage patch. 4) Brit. informal a brief period of time:… … English terms dictionary
