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What is a suppository?

What is a suppository? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. 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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If oral laxatives fail, you may be told to try a glycerin suppository half an hour before attempting a bowel movement.
It seems inartistic and sordid to insert a pessary or a suppository in anticipation of the sexual act.
The insertion of a suppository or douching can be easily done by the patient herself.
If the suppository is too soft to insert, chill the suppository in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or run cold water over it before removing the foil wrapper.
Divide into 12 equal parts, each of which is to be made into a conical or other convenient form of suppository.
To help someone with a suppository, you will need a glove and petroleum jelly or some other lubricant for the anal area.

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