I. səˈpäzəˌtōrē, -tȯr-, -ri noun
( -es )
Etymology: Medieval Latin suppositorium, from Late Latin, neuter of suppositorius placed under, from Latin suppositus + -orius -ory
: a solid preparation made usually of medicated cocoa butter or glycerinated gelatin in the form usually of a cone, cylinder, or oval for introduction into a tubular body cavity (as the rectum, vagina, or urethra or the teat of a cow) where it melts at body temperature and releases the medicament it contains
II. adjective
Etymology: Medieval Latin supposit us (past participle of supponere to suppose) + English -ory
: suppositious 2