"polypill" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: polypills [plural]
Etymology: From poly- + pill. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|poly|pill}} poly- + pill Head templates: {{en-noun}} polypill (plural polypills)
  1. (pharmacology) Medication that is a combination drug of at least four active ingredients, and that is intended to be consumed widely, even by currently healthy individuals, as a means of preventative medicine. Categories (topical): Pharmacology Synonyms: combopill, SPC

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