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Suppository

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suppository /sup·pos·i·to·ry/ (su-poz´i-tor?e) an easily fusible medicated mass to be introduced into a body orifice, as the rectum, urethra, or vagina.
sup·pos·i·to·ry (s-pz-tôr)
n.
A small plug of medication designed to melt at body temperature within a body cavity other than the mouth, especially the rectum or vagina.
Suppository
A medicinal substance that slowly dissolves after being inserted into the rectum (or other body cavity).
Mentioned in: Fecal Incontinence, Hemorrhoids
suppository
an easily fusible medicated mass for introduction into the rectum, urethra or vagina.
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