suppository
/səˈpɒzɪt(ə)ri
/noun (plural suppositories)
A solid medical preparation in a roughly conical or cylindrical shape, designed to be inserted into the rectum or vagina to dissolve.They are available as tablets, capsules, liquids and suppositories (medication placed in the vagina or anus)....
- If the suppository is too soft to insert, chill the suppository in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or run cold water over it before removing the foil wrapper.
- As the rectal suppositories melt, the medication soothes the inflamed area, providing symptomatic relief and promoting healing.
Origin
Late Middle English: from medieval Latin suppositorium, neuter (used as a noun) of late Latin suppositorius 'placed underneath'.