Medication

/ˌmɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A substance used for medical treatment, especially a medicine or drug.

The doctor prescribed medication to help manage her symptoms.

The act of administering a treatment or drug.

Regular medication is crucial for controlling his condition.

Any pharmacological agent used to diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent disease.

She always keeps her medication organized to avoid confusion.

Late Latin medicatio(n-), from medicare, which means 'to heal'.

take medication

To consume drugs for health purposes.

regular medication

A consistent schedule of taking prescribed drugs.

over-the-counter medication

Drugs available without a prescription.

pharmacy

A store where medications are dispensed.

prescription

A doctor's written order for a specific medication.

meds

He takes his meds every day without fail.

scripts

I need to pick up my scripts from the pharmacy.