troche

[trohk]

troche Definition

  • 1a small, flavored lozenge that dissolves in the mouth
  • 2a small, circular or oval medicated tablet designed to be held in the mouth until it has dissolved

Using troche: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "troche" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She sucked on a troche to soothe her sore throat.

  • Example

    The doctor prescribed a troche to treat his patient's oral thrush.

  • Example

    The troche tasted like mint and honey.

troche Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for troche

Phrases with troche

  • a medication used to help people quit smoking by reducing cravings and withdrawal symptoms

    Example

    He used nicotine troches to help him quit smoking.

  • a medication used to manage pain in cancer patients

    Example

    The doctor prescribed fentanyl troches to manage his patient's pain.

  • a dietary supplement in the form of a lozenge that dissolves in the mouth

    Example

    She took vitamin C troches to boost her immune system.

Origins of troche

from Middle French 'trochiscus', from Latin 'trochiscus', from Greek 'trokhiskos', diminutive of 'trokhos' meaning 'wheel'

📌

Summary: troche in Brief

A 'troche' [trohk] is a small, flavored lozenge that dissolves in the mouth or a small, circular or oval medicated tablet designed to be held in the mouth until it has dissolved. It is commonly used to soothe sore throats or treat oral conditions. Examples include nicotine troches for quitting smoking, fentanyl troches for managing pain, and vitamin C troches as a dietary supplement.