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(medicine) A medicine in the form of a small plug that is inserted into a bodily cavity, especially the rectum, vagina or urethra, where it melts at body temperature.

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suppository

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suppository

IPA(Pronunciation)

/səˈpɒzɪtəɹi/

Noun

(medicine) A medicine in the form of a small plug that is inserted into a bodily cavity, especially the rectum, vagina or urethra, where it melts at body temperature.

Japanese Meaning

（医療用語）座薬：体温で溶ける小さなプラグ状の薬で、主に直腸、膣、または尿道に挿入される薬剤

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The doctor recommended a glycerin suppository to relieve the baby's constipation.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

医者は赤ちゃんの便秘を和らげるために、グリセリンの坐薬を勧めた。

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(medicine) A medicine in the form of a small plug that is inserted into a bodily cavity, especially the rectum, vagina or urethra, where it melts at body temperature.