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medicine

noun
ˈmɛdɪsɪn

Meaning

A compound or preparation used for the treatment or prevention of disease.
A substance used to treat illness, injury, or disease.

Example Sentences

Modern medicine has made great strides in treating diseases.

He took some medicine for his headache.

Example Expressions

take your medicine

Synonyms

medication, treatment, cure, drug, remedy
Entry 1
medication, treatment, cure
Entry 2
drug, remedy, treatment, cure

Antonyms

poison, toxin, harmful substance
Entry 1
poison, toxin, harmful substance
Entry 2
poison, toxin

Collocations

take medicine, prescribe medicine, traditional medicine, modern medicine

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