A suppository is a solid medication that is inserted into the rectum.
The term "suppository" (plural: suppositories) derives from the Latin word ‘supponere,’ meaning "to place underneath" or "to insert". The name derives from the method of insertion, where the suppository is typically placed into the rectum to deliver medication.
The term was coined in the 16th century by doctors when the use of suppositories became commonplace. In traditional medicine, the method of administration was known as "placing under the skin," which eventually evolved into the term "suppository" that we use today.
