as in medication
a substance or preparation used to treat disease
if you don't take all the doses of your medicine, you might get sick again
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Recent Examples of medicine
By recognizing that computing power is just as vital to 21st-century medicine as electricity or clean water, hardware capabilities are going to be one of the most important aspects in the coming decades.
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Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Health care stocks, meanwhile, were some of the strongest forces pushing upward on the market after a committee of the European Medicines Agency recommended several medicines for approval and the extension for another dozen of their therapeutic indications.
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Stan Choe,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
Like countless others, I was fascinated by the intersection of medicine, epidemiology, and emerging pathogens that the book portrayed.
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Krutika Kuppalli,
STAT,
26 June 2026
The Latin Corner The Alliance of Venezuelans in Charlotte and a number of other groups are asking for medicine, first aid supplies, medical equipment, personal hygiene items, diapers, bedding and other essentials that will be sent to areas affected by the earthquakes.
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Ryan Oehrli
june 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2026
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Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Health care stocks, meanwhile, were some of the strongest forces pushing upward on the market after a committee of the European Medicines Agency recommended several medicines for approval and the extension for another dozen of their therapeutic indications.
—
Stan Choe,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
Like countless others, I was fascinated by the intersection of medicine, epidemiology, and emerging pathogens that the book portrayed.
—
Krutika Kuppalli,
STAT,
26 June 2026
The Latin Corner The Alliance of Venezuelans in Charlotte and a number of other groups are asking for medicine, first aid supplies, medical equipment, personal hygiene items, diapers, bedding and other essentials that will be sent to areas affected by the earthquakes.
—
Ryan Oehrli
june 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for medicine
Noun
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To find relief, many people turn to therapy, exercise, lifestyle changes, support groups, mindfulness practices or medication.
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People taking diuretics, beta-blockers or any transdermal medication patches should check with a doctor first since heat significantly increases drug absorption through the skin.
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But George played just 41 games in the 2024-25 season and 37 last season, when he was suspended for 25 games late in the regular season for violating the league’s drug policy.
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The drugs typically range in cost from $2,000 to $3,500 for a 30-day supply.
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Her remedy isn't avoidance, but direct conversation—giving people space to talk through what went wrong before launching the next effort.
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The dealers will inspect and repair or replace the fender flares as necessary, free of charge, as part of the recall remedy, NHTSA said.
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The problem is that if AI does lead to massive job loss, simply informing job seekers of the resilience of these job categories offers no cure to the sweeping harm of permanently higher unemployment.
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There is currently no cure for Alzheimer's disease but some medications and immunotherapies are available that may help slow down the progression of the condition, manage symptoms and improve quality of life for patients.
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“Medicine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medicine. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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