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comprimé

tablet (pill)

noun kohm-pree-MEH Rare

Origin: From Latin 'comprimere' (to press together)

Also means

compressed block

Usage Note

Comprimé is the standard medical term for a tablet or pill; a pharmacist will specify comprimé effervescent (effervescent tablet) or comprimé à libération prolongée (extended-release tablet). Do not confuse with gélule (capsule), which has a shell.

Examples

"Prenez deux comprimés après le repas."

Natural Translation

Take two tablets after the meal.

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