as in drug
a substance or preparation used to treat disease
the doctor prescribed two different medications for the infection
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Recent Examples of medication
These medications provide the best results when started early, ideally within the first five years of the first symptom.
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Janelle McSwiggin, Health, 20 July 2025
The 32-year-old woman repeatedly refused medication, food and liquids and was hospitalized twice, according to a lawsuit filed by her mother, Roseann.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2025
These medications help keep the airways open and prevent symptoms during exercise.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 10 July 2025
Certain medications may affect how your body tolerates hot weather.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 10 July 2025
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Janelle McSwiggin, Health, 20 July 2025
The 32-year-old woman repeatedly refused medication, food and liquids and was hospitalized twice, according to a lawsuit filed by her mother, Roseann.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2025
These medications help keep the airways open and prevent symptoms during exercise.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 10 July 2025
Certain medications may affect how your body tolerates hot weather.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for medication
Noun
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Among this new wave is a class of drugs called nitazenes.—
Christina Lengyel,
The Washington Examiner,
20 July 2025
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These shots are strong inflammation-fighting drugs that are injected directly into the affected joints.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
19 July 2025
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The Deeper Question Oregon’s SB 951, by reinforcing the corporate practice of medicine doctrine, establishes regulatory guardrails to protect the patient-physician trust, potentially curbing excesses while sparking broader debates about the limits of state oversight in complex systems.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The array of meditative healing rituals and energy sessions, such as a medicine wheel ceremony, aura photography, past life regression session, hypnosis, and reiki, takes full advantage of local Sedona experts in these areas.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
Noun
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Sabraw ordered the government last month to renew its contract with Acacia as part of its remedy for violating the settlement.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Most sea lice rashes can be treated with at-home remedies.—
Evan Moore
July 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 July 2025
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The expert emphasized, however, that hypnosis is not a standalone cure for problem drinking.—
Shiv Sudhakar,
FOXNews.com,
10 July 2025
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While minoxidil is not a cure for TE, it has been used off-label for this condition.—
Jessica Swirble,
Verywell Health,
10 July 2025
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“Medication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medication. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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