Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
troche
Noun
/ˈtroʊki/
Definition
A troche is a type of medicated lozenge or tablet that is designed to dissolve in the mouth and release its active ingredients.
Examples
- The patient was advised to take a troche for sore throat relief.
- She found the cherry-flavored troche easy to dissolve and effective.
- After taking the troche, the symptoms started to ease within minutes.
Meaning
A small, typically disc-shaped dosage form, often used to deliver medicine for local or systemic effects.
Synonyms
- Lozenge
- Pill
- Tablet
