noun

suppository

suh-PO-zih-tuh-ree

Suppository (noun) means a solid form of medicine inserted into the body, usually the rectum, where it dissolves. Example: “The doctor prescribed a suppository for the infection.”

noun

A solid form of medicine inserted into the body, usually the rectum, where it dissolves.

"The doctor prescribed a suppository for the infection."

How to use suppository

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA pill-like medicine inserted into the body rather than swallowed.

Common pairings

insert a suppository rectal suppository

Word forms

suppositories plural

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Etymology

From Medieval Latin suppositorium, from Latin suppono ("to put under").

Origin: Medieval Latin

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of suppository?

"suppository" (noun) means a solid form of medicine inserted into the body, usually the rectum, where it dissolves.

How do you use suppository in a sentence?

Example: "The doctor prescribed a suppository for the infection."