tablet

/ˈtæblət/noun

A small solid piece of medicine or another substance that is easy to swallow; a pill.

Example sentence

“Take one tablet twice a day with food.”

Now also the standard word for a flat touchscreen computer. For medicine, 'pill' is the everyday synonym.

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Related words

capsuleA tiny case that holds a single dose of medicine.dosageThe giving of medicine in a specific, measured quantity.pillA small rounded piece of medicine made to be swallowed easily.painkillerA medicine taken to reduce or stop pain.vaccineThe act of vaccinating; inoculation to protect against disease.antibioticA substance that kills bacteria or stops similar microorganisms from growing.