pill
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(noun) a dose of medicine in the form of a small pellet |
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Synonyms: lozenge, tablet |
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Related Words: bolus, capsule, dose, dragee, sleeping capsule, sleeping draught, sleeping pill, sleeping tablet |
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(noun) something that resembles a pill in shape or size |
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Related Words: thing |
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(noun) a pill containing estrogen and progestin to inhibit ovulation and so prevent conception |
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Synonyms: anovulatory drug, birth control pill, contraceptive pill, oral contraceptive, oral contraceptive pill |
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Related Words: birth control device, contraceptive, contraceptive device, preventative, preventive, prophylactic device |
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