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/
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
Derived from Latin medicatus, the past participle of medicare (to heal or treat). The term evolved through Latin medicatio, referring to the process of medical treatment or healing with medicinal substances.
Breakdown
medic- (from Latin medicus, healer) + -ation (a suffix denoting process or action). The root medic- relates to medical treatment and healing.
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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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