Medisina (en. Medicine)

/me-di-si-na/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Any substance used to treat or prevent illness.
I need medicine for my cough.
Kailangan ko ng medisina para sa aking ubo.
The science that studies diseases and their cures.
He studied medicine at the university.
Nag-aral siya ng medisina sa unibersidad.
Any type of drug or therapy.
There are herbal medicines that are effective.
May mga herbal na medisina na epektibo.

Etymology

from Latin 'medicina' meaning 'art of healing'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to bring medicine
to carry medication
magdala ng medisina
to take medicine
to ingest medication
uminom ng medisina

Related Words

doctor
A professional who provides medical care.
doktor
drug
Any type of preparation used to treat ailments.
gamot

Slang Meanings

strong medicine
You need to take strong medicine to get better quickly.
Kailangan mong uminom ng medisina na malakas para gumaling ka kaagad.
medicine
What medicine are you taking for your cough?
Anong medisina ang iniinom mo para sa ubo?
remedy
Do you have a remedy for stomach ache?
May panglunas ka ba sa sakit ng tiyan?
illness
This illness needs treatment.
Kailangan ng medisina para sa karamdamang ito.