as in drugs
a substance or preparation used to treat disease
in the 19th century a physician's bag of medicaments most likely included powerful opiates
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The buildup in forces comes after a series of additional strikes against vessels the administration claims are carrying drugs.—
Emily Goodin,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025 -
Some drugs come in a powder or liquid form or can be crushed and mixed into applesauce.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Eating these foods raw can irritate the stomach and interact with medications.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
24 Oct. 2025
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Fear and stigma Montgomery says the goal is to identify medications for survivors that can reach into sanctuary sites and root out any hidden virus.—
NPR,
NPR,
24 Oct. 2025
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Pharmaceuticals and critical medical supplies are now the president’s next targets for tariffs, threatening access to health care and life-saving medicines and equipment for millions of Americans and health care workers.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
21 Oct. 2025
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Some medicines change how your body keeps or gets rid of these minerals.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
20 Oct. 2025
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Herbal remedies like khellin, horse gram, and stinging nettle may also help prevent or treat kidney stones.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
20 Oct. 2025
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The complaint seeks an injunction to prevent OHSAA from enforcing its prohibition against Brown, as well as damages, attorneys’ fees and other remedies.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Medicaments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medicaments. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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