over·med·i·cate
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overmedicated; overmedicating
Definition of overmedicate
: to administer too much medication to
Avoid overmedicating patients prior to surgery.
: to prescribe too much medication for
But some doctors are increasingly wary about overmedicating people with osteopenia. — Harvard Health Letter
Other Words from overmedicate
overmedicated
adjective
But the question remains: Is America grossly overmedicated?
— Andrea Bartz
overmedication
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ˌō-vər-ˌme-də-ˈkā-shən
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noun
Many others are victims of a system that traffics in superfluous equipment, unnecessary and potentially harmful surgery, overmedication, and questionable procedures.
— Consumer Reports
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More Definitions for overmedicate
overmedicate
verb
over·med·i·cate
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overmedicated; overmedicating
Medical Definition of overmedicate
: to administer too much medication to : prescribe too much medication for
: to administer or prescribe too much medication
Other Words from overmedicate
overmedication
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-ˌmed-i-ˈkā-shən
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noun
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noun
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