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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A medicated adhesive pad that is placed on the skin to deliver a timed-release dose of medication through the skin into the bloodstream.
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- noun A plastic patch that has been
impregnated withmedication . The patch is applied to theskin and delivers a steady dose of medication over time.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun a medicated adhesive pad placed on the skin for absorption of a time released dose of medication into the bloodstream
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