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suppository
A small solid body for insertion into one of the body orifices other than the mouth, i.e. rectum, vagina, urethra.
The suppository melts at body temperature.
Upon melting, pharmaceutical agent(s) contained within the suppository are released.
General
rectal agent
References
Stedman's Medical Dictionary 27th ed, Williams &
Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999
Component-of
bisacodyl/citrate/magnesium carbonate/potassium citrate/suppository
bisacodyl/suppository