Medicine

/ˈmɛdɪsɪn/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.

She studied medicine for eight years in medical school.

A substance used for medical treatment.

He took his medicine every morning to manage his condition.

The therapeutic application or use of drugs.

The doctor recommended a new medicine to treat his allergies.

A field of study concerned with health and healing.

Traditional medicine often uses herbal remedies.

A doctor or a physician.

After consulting with the medicine, he felt confident about his recovery plan.

From Latin 'medicina', meaning 'the healing art'.

Take your medicine

To endure something unpleasant or difficult.

Medicine cabinet

A cabinet for storing medicines and medical supplies.

Alternative medicine

Non-conventional treatments used instead of or alongside mainstream medicine.

pharmacy

A place where medicinal drugs are dispensed.

physician

A medical doctor, especially a doctor of medicine.

therapeutics

The branch of medical science that deals with the treatment of disease.

Dope

I need to get some dope to help with my headache.

Medication

I've been on medication for my anxiety.