Medicine - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈmedsn|  American pronunciation of the word medicine
Brit.  |ˈmeds(ə)n|  British pronunciation of the word medicine

noun

- the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
- (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease (syn: medicament, medication)
- the learned profession that is mastered by graduate training in a medical school and that is devoted to preventing or alleviating or curing diseases and injuries
he studied medicine at Harvard
- punishment for one's actions (syn: music)
take your medicine

verb

- treat medicinally, treat with medicine (syn: medicate)

Extra examples

He forgot to take his medicine.

Did you look in the medicine cabinet for a pain reliever?

Their research has led to many important advances in modern medicine.

She's interested in a career in medicine.

Medicines should be kept out of the reach of children.

Have you been taking your medicine?

She studied medicine at Johns Hopkins University.

A medicine injected into the bloodstream

Advances in medicine have made it possible for people to live longer.

A low dose of medicine

The medicine left a bad taste in his mouth.

The medicine was prescribed without good cause.

She took the medicine only when absolutely necessary.

The medicine reduces the risk of infection.

He needed medicine but refused to go to a doctor.

Word forms

noun
singular: medicine
plural: medicines
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