pellet

pellet definition - medical

pel·let (pĕlˈĭt)

noun
  1. A small pill; a pilule.
  2. A small rod-shaped or ovoid mass, as of compressed steroid hormones, intended for subcutaneous implantation in body tissues to provide timed release over an extended period of time.

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