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Definition of medication - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
health caredrug taken to ease sickness, or therapy using such substances
- The nurse explained the medication schedule before he went home.
- This medication should be taken with food twice a day.
- She asked the doctor whether the new medication had any serious side effects.
Expressions with medication
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medication starts to take effect
The pain will lessen once the medication kicks in.
act of administering medicine to someone
Giving medication is essential in patient care.
medicine that can only be obtained with written approval from a health professional
The doctor gave her a prescription medication to treat the infection.
taking medicine without professional advice
Self-medication can be dangerous if not done properly.
describing symptoms or feelings caused by medicine starting to act
His medication kicking in symptoms included drowsiness and calmness.
thing that is not a drug or medicine
They tried a non-medication for their pain.
mistake in prescribing, preparing or giving medicine to a patient
The hospital reviewed the case to understand how the medication error occurred.
medicine that prevents or slows blood clotting
The doctor prescribed an anticoagulant medication after the surgery.
medicine given to participants as part of a research study
Each participant received the study medication once daily for eight weeks.
drug used to treat abnormal heart rhythm
The doctor prescribed antiarrhythmic medication for his arrhythmia.
drug used to reduce fats, including cholesterol, circulating in blood
Her cardiologist prescribed a lipid-lowering medication after the blood test.
medicine taken to reduce swelling pain or other signs of inflammation
The doctor prescribed an anti-inflammatory medication for her sprained ankle.
therapy using electric current to deliver ions of medicine
The doctor recommended ionic medication for the patient's joint pain.
Origin of medication
Latin, medicatio (healing)
Terms with medication included in their meaning
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cold relief
topical medication for cold symptoms
pharmacy
provide medication based on a doctor's prescription
medical
taking prescribed medication regularly
medical
consume prescribed medication as instructed
medical
reduced tightness in muscles often achieved through exercises or medication
healthcare
administer medication or treatment
medical
apply a bandage or medication to a wound
medical
liquid medication for treating cough
medical
cease taking a medication
medical
date when a medication loses its effectiveness
medical
liquid medication dispensed in a fine mist
healthcare
device used to administer medication in mist form into the nose
analgesic
medication that reduces or eliminates pain
medical
alleviation of pain through medication or treatment
medicated calm
calm and quiet due to medication
medical
medication that reduces inflammation and boosts the immune system
medical
medication with extraordinary benefits or effects
product
containing medication for healing purposes
medical
synthetic form of hormone used as medication
pharmacology
medication that treats viral infections
not taking meds
not taking prescribed medication
not taking meds
not taking prescribed medication
birth control
medication taken to prevent pregnancy
ovulation stimulation
medication that stimulates ovulation
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- French:médicament, ...
- German:Medikament, ...
- Italian:medicinale, ...
- Spanish:medicación, ...
- Portuguese:medicação, ...
- Chinese:药物, ...
- Japanese:薬, ...
- Arabic:دَواء, ...
- Hebrew:תְּרוּפָה, ...
- Russian:лекарство, ...
- Ukrainian:ліки, ...
- Hindi:दवा, ...
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