medication

[ med-i-key-shuhn ]

noun

1. the use or application of medicine.
2. a medicinal substance; medicament.

medication

/ ˌmɛdɪˈkeɪʃən /

noun

1. treatment with drugs or remedies
2. a drug or remedy

Other Word Forms

• anti·medi·cation adjective
• hyper·medi·cation noun
• over·medi·cation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of medication¹

1375–1425; late Middle English < Latin medicātiōn- (stem of medicātiō ). See medicate, -ion

Example Sentences

Here, with support and dignity, some choose to end their lives by taking prescribed medication, highlighting the deeply personal, and often tender, process of dying.

From BBC

It also said it was facing shortages in medications for pain management and chronic illnesses, antibiotics and critical surgical materials.

From BBC

A County Armagh woman who was privately diagnosed with ADHD, said the first time she took medication for it was "life-changing".

From BBC

In such cases, lifestyle changes like diet, exercise and sometimes medication are usually enough.

From BBC

Annie said she is already stockpiling some of her medications because she is afraid that she won’t be able to afford them if Medicaid is cut.

From Salon

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