Pronunciation: /ˈpɑlɪˌpɪl/
noun a single pill containing a combination of medications, typically used for the prevention or treatment of multiple medical conditions
A1 A polypill is a single pill that contains multiple medications.
A2 The doctor prescribed a polypill to simplify the patient's medication regimen.
B1 Some researchers believe that a polypill could improve medication adherence in certain patient populations.
B2 The pharmaceutical company is conducting clinical trials to test the efficacy of the polypill in preventing heart disease.
C1 The polypill has the potential to revolutionize the way chronic diseases are managed.
C2 Healthcare providers are debating the cost-effectiveness of widespread polypill use in the population.
formal The polypill is a combination medication that contains multiple drugs in a single pill.
informal I heard they're developing a polypill that can replace taking multiple pills every day.
slang Have you tried the new polypill? It's supposed to make things easier for people with multiple medications.
figurative Taking the polypill is like hitting multiple birds with one stone when it comes to managing your health.
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