- transdermal patch
- a type of transdermal delivery system by which a patch containing medication is placed on the skin so that the medication is gradually absorbed over time.
Medical dictionary. 2011.
transdermal patch
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Transdermal patch — A transdermal patch or skin patch is a medicated adhesive patch that is placed on the skin to deliver a specific dose of medication through the skin and into the bloodstream. Often, this promotes healing to an injured area of the body. An… … Wikipedia
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transdermal patch — noun A plastic patch that has been impregnated with medication. The patch is applied to the skin and delivers a steady dose of medication over time. Syn: skin patch … Wiktionary
transdermal patch — noun a medicated adhesive pad placed on the skin for absorption of a time released dose of medication into the bloodstream • Syn: ↑skin patch • Hypernyms: ↑pad • Hyponyms: ↑estradiol patch … Useful english dictionary
Transdermal implant — Transdermal implants are a form of body modification used both in a medical and aesthetic context. In either case, they consist of an object placed partially below and partially above the skin, thus transdermal. The skin around it generally heals … Wikipedia
Transdermal — may refer to: * Transdermal patch, used for medicine delivery * Transdermal implant, used for medical or aesthetic purposes … Wikipedia
Patch — The term patch may refer to:Textiles* Embroidered patch, an embroidered design applied to clothing by organizations or individuals * Eyepatch, used in the treatment of eye disorders, or for aesthetic purposes in covering an injured or missing eye … Wikipedia
transdermal — trans·der·mal .tran(t)s dər məl, .tranz adj relating to, being, or supplying a medication in a form for absorption through the skin into the bloodstream <transdermal drug delivery> <a transdermal nicotine patch> trans·der·mal·ly ē adv … Medical dictionary
transdermal delivery system — any means by which a drug is applied to the surface of the skin for transdermal absorption, such as a transdermal patch … Medical dictionary
transdermal — 1. adjective Through the unbroken skin. 2. noun A transdermal patch or implant … Wiktionary
