polypill Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: P AA1 L IH0 P IH1 L
What Does Polypill Mean?
Polypill is used as a noun meaning Medication that is a combination drug of at least four active ingredients; especially, one that is intended to be consumed widely, even by currently healthy individuals, as a means of preventive medicine. It is also used to mean Any of a class of such pills for reduction of cardiovascular risk, some for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in healthy people and some for secondary prevention (preventing strokes and heart attacks) in those who already have cardiovascular disease.
Polypill Definition (Noun)
- Medication that is a combination drug of at least four active ingredients; especially, one that is intended to be consumed widely, even by currently healthy individuals, as a means of preventive medicine.
- Any of a class of such pills for reduction of cardiovascular risk, some for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in healthy people and some for secondary prevention (preventing strokes and heart attacks) in those who already have cardiovascular disease.
Synonyms of Polypill
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Polypill synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Polypill
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Word Forms & Grammar
polypill (plural polypills)
Origin of Polypill
From poly- + pill.