skin patch

• 贴在皮肤上、通过皮肤持续向血液输送一定剂量药物的药用贴剂。

A medicated adhesive patch applied to the skin to deliver a controlled dose of medication through the skin and into the bloodstream over a period of time.

1. Medicated adhesive patchB2formal

   A small, adhesive patch applied to the skin that delivers a controlled dose of medication through the skin into the bloodstream.

   药用贴片

   • The doctor prescribed a nicotine skin patch to help him quit smoking.
   • She uses a hormone skin patch for birth control.
   • The pain relief skin patch should be changed every 12 hours.

2. Area of skin discolorationB1formal

   A localized area of skin that differs in color or texture from the surrounding skin, often due to a medical condition.

   皮肤色斑

   • The dermatologist examined the red skin patch on his arm.
   • A dry, scaly skin patch can be a sign of eczema.
   • The white skin patch on her face was diagnosed as vitiligo.