suposistoryo
suposistóryo with stress marks
suppository
Usage Note
Suposistoryo is a medical term borrowed from Spanish for a suppository — a solid medication inserted rectally. It is used by healthcare workers and patients when discussing treatment, particularly for fever in children when oral medication is not possible. Filipinos commonly use paracetamol suppositories for infants and young children with high fever.
Examples
" Bumili siya ng suposistoryo. "
Natural Translation
He/she bought a suppository.
Literal Translation
Bought he/she of suppository.
" Bumili siya ng suposistoryo sa botika. "
Natural Translation
He/she bought a suppository at the pharmacy.
Literal Translation
Bought he/she of suppository at pharmacy.
" Dahil ayaw uminom ng gamot ng bata, suposistoryo na lang ang ibinigay ng doktor para sa lagnat. "
Natural Translation
Because the child refused to take oral medicine, the doctor just gave a suppository for the fever.
Literal Translation
Because doesn't-want drink of medicine the child, suppository just gave of doctor for the fever.
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