noun
- solid medicinal preparations designed to be inserted into the rectum, vagina, or urethra where they dissolve or melt to release medication
Usage: medical
Examples
- The doctor prescribed suppositories to treat the patient’s hemorrhoids.
- Suppositories are often used when oral medication cannot be taken.
- The pharmacy stocks various types of suppositories for different conditions.
- She found the suppositories more effective than the oral medication.
- The pediatrician recommended suppositories for the child’s fever.
- Suppositories should be stored in a cool, dry place to prevent melting.