pill
/pɪl/noun
A small, usually round or cylindrical object designed for easy swallowing, usually containing some sort of medication.
Example sentence
- “Jane went on the pill when she left for college.”
Related words
vaccineThe process of vaccination; immunization, inoculation.capsuleA small container containing a dose of medicine.antisepticCapable of preventing microbial infection.tabletA pill; a small, easily swallowed portion of a substance in solid form.sanitizeTo rid of microorganisms by cleaning or disinfecting.dosageThe administration of a medication etc, in a measured amount; dosing.