pil.

abbreviation for

1. (in prescriptions) pill.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pil.¹

From the Latin word pilula

Example Sentences

However, when the researchers chemically blocked the PIL from communicating with oxytocin neurons, the mice eventually tired and stopped fetching their young.

From Science Daily

After 30 seconds of continuous crying, however, signals from the PIL were found to build up and overpower these inhibitory proteins, setting off oxytocin release.

From Science Daily

Sunday marks the end of the regular season and wraps up with four PIL Tournament games — all at The Fryer.

From Seattle Times

Since then they’ve gone 13-2 and vaulted to third in the PIL standings.

From Seattle Times

In Pennsylvania, junior Eris Pil took second in the shot put and fourth in the discus May 17 at the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League girls’ 2A track-and-field championships.

From Washington Times