Definition

A small, round medicine that dissolves in the mouth to help with a sore throat or other ailments.

Example

The doctor recommended a troche to soothe my throat.

Conversation

I have a sore throat, and I think I need a troche to help soothe it.

Oh, those are great! They really help with throat pain.

Yeah, I remember using a troche when I had a cold last winter.

Exactly! They’re super convenient and taste pretty good too.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Troche comes from the Greek word 'trochiskos' (τροχίσκος), which is a diminutive form of 'trochos' (τροχός), meaning wheel. The term originally referred to a small wheel or a round object, and in medical contexts, it has come to mean a small, rounded medicinal preparation, often used for soothing the throat.

Memory Tip

Imagine a small 'wheel' ('trochos') that rolls smoothly down your throat, helping to soothe it — that's why a 'troche' is a small medicinal lozenge.

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