medicine — A substance used for treating disease or relieving pain
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A substance used for treating disease or relieving pain
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmedɪsən/
Korean meaning: 질병을 치료하거나 고통을 완화하는 데 사용되는 물질, 약
Korean pronunciation: 메-디-신 (강세: 메)
Example Sentences
- The bitter medicine made him make the same face as when eating his mom's cooking.
- Laughter is the best medicine, but insurance doesn't cover it.
- Modern medicine has made great advances in treating various diseases.
medicine
NOUN//ˈmedɪsən//
A substance used for treating disease or relieving pain
A mother gives liquid medicine to her sick child
Med announces 'I scene the cure!' at his medical theater show
Even Edison needed his medicine to keep inventing!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'medicina' meaning 'the healing art' or 'remedy,' derived from 'medicus' meaning 'physician' or 'healer,' which comes from 'mederi' meaning 'to heal.'
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📝Examples
“The bitter medicine made him make the same face as when eating his mom's cooking.”
“Laughter is the best medicine, but insurance doesn't cover it.”
“Modern medicine has made great advances in treating various diseases.”
“Don't forget to take your medicine before meals.”
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