pill
Plural
pills
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a small round medication we take whole when we are sick
A pill is a solid dosage form of medication that is typically small and round, though it can come in various shapes and sizes, often coated to make it easier to swallow. Pills are designed to be swallowed whole and can have one or more active ingredients intended to treat specific health conditions. They are commonly used for a wide range of medications, including pain relievers, vitamins, antibiotics, and medications for chronic conditions like hypertension or diabetes.
- Each pill in this bottle contains 500 milligrams of the medicine.
- He keeps an extra pill in his wallet in case of emergencies.
- My allergy pills are in the medicine cabinet.
- She forgot to take her blood pressure pill today.
- You should not take this pill on an empty stomach.
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a contraceptive in the form of a pill containing estrogen and progestin to inhibit ovulation and so prevent conception
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something unpleasant or offensive that must be tolerated or endured
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a unpleasant or tiresome person