Suppository (noun)

1. A small, solid piece of medication that is inserted into the rectum or vagina to be absorbed into the body.
2. A small cylindrical or conical shaped medication, made of medication mixed with a binding agent, inserted into the rectum or vagina to be absorbed into the body.

Origin:

Late 16th century, from latin suppositorium "something placed under", from supponere "place under".

Examples:

1. A suppository is a way of administering medication when oral or injection routes are not appropriate.
2. Suppositories are used to treat conditions such as constipation, hemorrhoids, or pain in the lower rectum.
3. A suppository is inserted into the rectum or vagina to be absorbed into the body, bypassing the stomach and liver for faster effect.
4. Suppositories can be used for a variety of conditions, including pain relief and the treatment of certain infections.
5. Suppositories are generally considered to be a safe and effective way of administering medication.