suppository

n. a bullet-shaped medicinal preparation for rectal administration. It dissolves in the rectum to release its active component, which is absorbed through the rectal mucosa. It is primarily used to treat constipation and hemorrhoids. Vaginal suppositories are available for treating gynecological conditions.

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January 30th 2025

statistical stability

consistency of results across samples, study designs, and analyses. A meta-analysis may be used to examine the stability of means, correlations, and other parameter estimates obtained from different studies of the same population. See also stability coefficient.