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lozenge

noun

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  1. a small mass containing medicine to be taken orally take one of these lozenges for your cold Synonyms cap, capsule, pill, tabletRelated Words cure, drug, medication, medicinal, pharmaceutical, physic, remedy, specific; miracle drug, wonder drug; potion, preparation; dosage, dose; drop, gelcap; bolus, pilule

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  1. Dictionary: Definition of lozenge Medical Dictionary: Definition of lozenge Spanish Central: Translation of lozenge Nglish: Translation of lozenge for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of lozenge for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about lozenge

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