sup·pos·i·to·ry (s -p z  -tôr  , -t r)n. pl. sup·pos·i·to·ries A small plug of medication designed to melt at body temperature within a body cavity other than the mouth, especially the rectum or vagina. Also called bougie. [Middle English, from Old French suppositorie, from Medieval Latin supposit rium, from Late Latin, neuter of suppositrius, placed under, from Latin suppositus, past participle of suppnere, to put under; see suppose.] |
suppository [səˈpɒzɪtərɪ -trɪ]
n pl -ries
(Medicine) Med an encapsulated or solid medication for insertion into the vagina, rectum, or urethra, where it melts and releases the active substance
[from Medieval Latin suppositōrium, from Latin suppositus placed beneath, from suppōnere; see suppose]
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| Noun | 1. | suppository - a small plug of medication designed for insertion into the rectum or vagina where it melts medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine - (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease |
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