suppository

noun

sup·​pos·​i·​to·​ry sə-ˈpä-zə-ˌtȯr-ē 

plural suppositories

: a solid but readily meltable cone or cylinder of usually medicated material for insertion into a bodily passage or cavity (such as the rectum)

Examples of suppository in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Fortunately, there are ways to treat vaginal dryness and atrophy that might occur with bottom growth like estrogen suppositories, estradiol creams, moisturizing lubricants, and emollients to apply to the front hole. —Quispe López, Them, 19 July 2024

These formulations are available in many dosage forms, such as liquids, tablets, and rectal suppositories. —Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 1 July 2024

Take a Laxative Stimulant laxatives, taken by mouth or as a suppository, increase water content in the gut and increase intestinal activity. —Karen Pallarito, Health, 12 May 2024

With a plethora of supplements, suppositories, and feminine washes, Her Juice Bar addresses our most private issues. —India Espy-Jones, Essence, 19 Mar. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English suppositorie, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin suppositorium, from Late Latin, neuter of suppositorius placed beneath, from Latin supponere to put under

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

suppository

noun

sup·​pos·​i·​to·​ry sə-ˈpäz-ə-ˌtōr-ē, -ˌtȯr- 

plural suppositories

: a solid but readily meltable cone or cylinder of usually medicated material for insertion into a bodily passage or cavity (as the rectum, vagina, or urethra)