A suppository is a solid block of medicine that is put into the rectum, where it gradually dissolves.
suppository in British English
(səˈpɒzɪtərɪ, -trɪ)
nounWord forms: plural-ries
medicine
an encapsulated or solid medication for insertion into the vagina, rectum, or urethra, where it melts and releases the active substance
Word origin
C14: from Medieval Latin suppositōrium, from Latin suppositus placed beneath, from suppōnere; see suppose
suppository in American English
(səˈpɑzəˌtɔri)
nounWord forms: pluralsupˈposiˌtories
a small piece of medicated substance, usually conical, ovoid, or cylindrical, introduced into a body passage, as the rectum or vagina, where body heat causes it to melt
Word origin
ME suppositorie < ML suppositorium < neut. of L suppositorius, placed underneath < suppositus: see supposition
suppository in the Pharmaceutical Industry
(səpɒzɪtɔri)
Word forms: (plural) suppositories
noun
(Pharmaceutical: Dosage forms)
A suppository is a small block of solid medicine that is put into the rectum or vagina, where itgradually dissolves.
A rectal suppository is inserted into the rectum.
The medication can be inserted as rectal or vaginal suppository.
A suppository is a small block of solid medicine that is put into the rectum or vagina, where itgradually dissolves.