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.

Similar
skin patch

Meanings

nountransdermal patch (plural transdermal patches)

plural transdermal patches

  1. 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.

    Synonyms: skin patch

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA plastic patch that has been impregnated with medication. The patch is applied to the skin and delivers a steady dose of medication over time.

Similar
skin patch

More synonyms by meaning

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

Similar
skin patch
Broader

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Translations

Finnish lääkelaastari
  • lääkelaastariplastic patch applied to the skin
Hungarian transzdermális tapasz
  • transzdermális tapaszplastic patch applied to the skin
Cite this entry
APA

transdermal patch. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/transdermal%20patch

MLA

“transdermal patch.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/transdermal%20patch. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “transdermal patch,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/transdermal%20patch.

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