medication — a drug or other form of medicine that is used to treat or prevent disease
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a drug or other form of medicine that is used to treat or prevent disease
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌmedɪˈkeɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 약물, 의약품, 치료제
Korean pronunciation: 메-디-케-이-션 (강세: 케)
Example Sentences
- My grandmother takes so much medication, her purse sounds like a maraca when she walks.
- The new medication helped reduce his anxiety significantly.
- She forgot to pack her medication and spent her vacation hunting for pharmacies instead of beaches.
medication
NOUN//ˌmedɪˈkeɪʃən//
a drug or other form of medicine that is used to treat or prevent disease
The medication helped the patient recover from the illness.
The pharmacist prepared the medication for the customer. (MEDICINE + TREATMENT = MEDICATION)
Medication supports recovery on the journey to a healthy destination.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'medicatus'에서 유래. 의료의 신 아스클레피오스가 환자들을 치료할 때 사용했던 약초들을 'medicatio'라고 불렀다는 전설이 있다.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother takes so much medication, her purse sounds like a maraca when she walks.”
“The new medication helped reduce his anxiety significantly.”
“She forgot to pack her medication and spent her vacation hunting for pharmacies instead of beaches.”
“Always consult your doctor before stopping any medication.”
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