medication
Americannoun
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the use or application of medicine.
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a medicinal substance; medicament.
noun
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treatment with drugs or remedies
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a drug or remedy
Other Word Forms
- antimedication adjective
- hypermedication noun
- overmedication noun
Etymology
Origin of medication
1375–1425; late Middle English < Latin medicātiōn- (stem of medicātiō ). See medicate, -ion
Example Sentences
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“I am still dealing with a cough that I am managing with over-the-counter medication.”
From Salon
When researchers compared exercise with antidepressant medication, they found similar benefits, although the certainty of that evidence was lower.
From Science Daily
In addition, Luminate is developing medical devices to deliver cancer medications as well as curb their daunting side effects.
He said his major symptoms are “rigidity and stiffness,” which is worst in the morning before he takes his medication and has particularly affected his right side.
From Los Angeles Times
However, recent data has suggested that "around half of people discontinue these medications within a year," she told a press conference.
From Barron's
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