Suppository

usgb/səˈpɑːzətɔːri/
noun

A small solid piece of medicine that you put into your body through your rectum.

The doctor recommended a suppository for my fever.
Visual representation of "suppository" - A small solid piece of medicine that you put into your body through your rectum

Often appears as...

  • rectal suppository
  • take a suppository

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Body Insertion

Suppositories are not swallowed but inserted into the rectum for absorption.

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The patient was instructed on how to insert the suppository.
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Medical Context

Suppository usage is usually in medical contexts, often related to treating constipation or fever.

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The nurse explained that the suppository would help reduce the child's fever quickly.
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Privacy Needed

Using a suppository is a private activity, typically done in a restroom or private area.

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Before using the suppository, make sure to have privacy in the bathroom.
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