Suppository

What does "Suppository" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

A suppository is a type of medicine that is inserted into the body rather than swallowed or injected. It is often shaped like a small, rounded or cone-shaped bullet and is designed to dissolve once inside the body. Suppositories can be inserted into the rectum, vagina, or urethra. They are used when the medicine cannot be taken by mouth or when it needs to act quickly in a specific area of the body.

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