Pill

Pill (/pɪl/)

A pill is a small, round, solid pharmaceutical oral dosage form of medication that contains active substances. It is designed to be swallowed by the patient, with the active substances being released in the digestive tract.

Etymology

The word "pill" comes from the Latin "pilula", which means "little ball". This is in reference to the small, round shape of pills.

Related Terms

• Tablet: A tablet is a pharmaceutical oral dosage form that is similar to a pill. However, tablets are usually not as round as pills and can come in a variety of shapes and sizes.
• Capsule: A capsule is another type of pharmaceutical oral dosage form. It consists of a shell or container, usually made of gelatin, that contains the active substances. The shell is designed to dissolve in the digestive tract, releasing the active substances.
• Medication: Medication is a substance used to treat, cure, or prevent diseases or medical conditions. Pills, tablets, and capsules are all forms of medication.
• Pharmaceutical: The term pharmaceutical refers to a substance that has medicinal properties. It is often used to refer to prescription drugs, but it can also refer to over-the-counter drugs and other medical products.

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Pill
• Wikipedia's article - Pill

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