Angina patch
noun
a piece of adhesive plaster for transdermal delivery of nitroglycerine, worn under the breastbone for the relief of mild angina attacks
Examples
The angina patch replaces the old method of dissolving a pill under the tongue.
Usage Note
medicine
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