Suppository (Noun)
Meaning
A small plug of medication designed for insertion into the rectum or vagina where it melts.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed a suppository to help relieve the patient's severe constipation.
- She was instructed to insert the suppository into her vagina at bedtime to help treat the yeast infection.
- The medication was available in various forms, including oral tablets, topical creams, and rectal suppositories.
- The nurse explained to the patient how to properly insert the suppository and what to expect afterwards.
- The suppository began to melt and release the medication as soon as it came into contact with the warm rectal tissue.