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sup·pos·i·to·ry I. \səˈpäzəˌtōrē, -tȯr-, -ri\ noun (-es) Etymology: Medieval Latin suppositorium, from Late Latin, neuter of suppositorius placed under, from Latin suppositus + -orius -ory : a solid preparation made usually of medicated cocoa butter or glycerinated gelatin in the form usually of a cone, cylinder, or oval for introduction into a tubular body cavity (as the rectum, vagina, or urethra or the teat of a cow) where it melts at body temperature and releases the medicament it contains II. adjective Etymology: Medieval Latin suppositus (past participle of supponere to suppose) + English -ory : suppositious 2 |