suppository
Medical term Basic Pharmacology
A solid medication form that melts inside a body cavity, such as the rectum, and is absorbed.
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Related terms
- side effectA predictable, usually unwanted effect of a drug besides the intended one.
- standing orderA standardized order that may be carried out under defined circumstances without a new individual order.
- stat orderA medication order to be carried out immediately.
- sublingualPlaced under the tongue to dissolve.
- tabletA solid dose made of compressed powder.
- teratogenAnything, such as a drug, chemical, alcohol or infection, that can cause birth defects.
- toleranceA reduced response to a drug over time, so a larger dose is needed for the same effect.
- toxicityThe degree to which a drug can poison or harm the body.