n 1: something that resembles a pill in shape or size
2: a dose of medicine in the form of a small pellet [syn: lozenge, tablet]
3: a contraceptive in the form of a pill containing estrogen
and progestin to inhibit ovulation and so prevent
conception [syn: birth control pill, contraceptive pill, oral contraceptive pill, oral contraceptive, {anovulatory
drug}]