Meaning & use
Suppository
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A small, solid piece of medication designed to be inserted into the rectum or vagina, where it dissolves and is absorbed.
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The pharmacist recommended a suppository to relieve the child's fever quickly.
Suppositories are often used when oral medication isn't practical.
A note on using this word
Suppositories are especially useful for patients who are vomiting or unable to swallow oral medication.
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