tablet
/ˈtæblət/noun
A pill; a small, easily swallowed portion of a substance in solid form.
Example sentence
- “Many people take vitamin tablets as a food supplement.”
Related words
capsuleA small container containing a dose of medicine.dosageThe administration of a medication etc, in a measured amount; dosing.pillA small, usually round or cylindrical object designed for easy swallowing, usually containing some sort of medication.painkillerA drug that numbs the pain in the body.vaccineThe process of vaccination; immunization, inoculation.antibioticAny substance that can destroy or inhibit the growth of bacteria and similar microorganisms, generally transported by the lymphatic system.