Medication - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˌmedɪˈkeɪʃn|  American pronunciation of the word medication
Brit.  |medɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n|  British pronunciation of the word medication

noun

- (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease (syn: medicament, medicine)
- the act of treating with medicines or remedies

Extra examples

The company has developed a new allergy medication.

He stopped taking his medications.

Her illness has not responded to medication.

He's on medication for high blood pressure.

The medication will quickly enter the blood stream.

She's concerned that the medication might slow her child's growth.

There is a risk of liver damage with this medication.

In most instances the disease can be controlled by medication.

The medication is taken by mouth.

Medication may not be the best solution for the patient's condition.

The medication can cause nausea and weight gain.

...attributed her recent weight gain to the medication she was taking...

The medication may upset your stomach but if you experience acute abdominal pain call your doctor.

The medication will not be marketed until it is demonstrated to be safe.

The medication caused her to enter an altered state of consciousness.

Word forms

noun
singular: medication
plural: medications
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