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suppository Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
A small, solid, usually cone-shaped or cylindrical medical preparation designed to be inserted into a bodily orifice, such as the rectum, vagina, or urethra, where it melts or dissolves at body temperature to release medication.
Usage Example
"Because the young patient was unable to keep oral medication down, the pediatrician prescribed a fever-reducing pessary."
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pessary
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Suppository. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/suppository