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  • 1. suppository
  • Suppository in a sentence
Table of Contents
  • 1. suppository
  • Suppository in a sentence
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology

1. suppository

noun. a small plug of medication designed for insertion into the rectum or vagina where it melts.

Synonyms

  • medication
  • medicament
  • medicine

Antonyms

  • over-the-counter medicine
  • over-the-counter drug
  • prescription drug

Etymology

  • suppositorie (Middle English (1100-1500))

Sentences with suppository


1. Noun, singular or mass
Consult your doctor if you need to use a laxative suppository for more than one week.

2. Adjective
Be sure to insert the suppository high enough in the body, such as in the rectum or the vagina, so that it doesn't slip out.

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