medication

noun

ˌme-di-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce medication (audio)
Definition of medicationnext
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 Pain, infection, medication side effects, and other physical and emotional distresses may be expressed through shouting, intimidating gestures, kicking, pushing, or punching. — Jordan Rau, NPR, 19 July 2026 Testosterone replacement therapy, or TRT, is a popular medication for men with both normal and low testosterone levels, as it has been linked to longevity, better libido, and better musculoskeletal health. — Nina Shapiro, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026 Anyone considering these especially women with liver conditions or those taking other medications should talk to a doctor before starting. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 July 2026 The return of disease symptoms after stopping effective medications for these conditions is no surprise. — Torie Bosch, STAT, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for medication
Recent Examples of Synonyms for medication
  1. drug
  2. medicine
  3. remedy
  4. cure
Noun
  • An investigation by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners found that while the three medications were administered in non-fatal doses, Hemphill failed to acknowledge the way the drugs would act when combined, according to the warrant.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
  • The twist is that she’s already attached to Reynolds (Ben Foster), who looks like a dweeb — but is, in fact, an extremely wealthy and powerful drug kingpin.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 July 2026
Definition of drug
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  • That convergence is drawing together businesses that once occupied separate corners of the market, from consumer staples companies selling food to biotech firms developing medicines and veterinary providers offering increasingly sophisticated care.
    — Elsa Ohlen,Carolin Roth, CNBC, 18 July 2026
  • Adam Farren is the CEO of Canvas Medical, an EMR company accelerating everyday medicine.
    — Adam Farren, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of medicine
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  • From the start, this modification of the remedies was on shaky ground.
    — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026
  • Notification letters about the safety risk will be mailed in late August, and an additional notice about the remedy will be sent out at a later date, the agency noted.
    — Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 14 July 2026
Definition of remedy
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  • There is currently no cure for Alzheimer's disease, but various treatment options, such as prescription medications, may be available to patients to maintain brain health, delay symptom onset or manage symptoms, the agency says.
    — Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 14 July 2026
  • Sure, if the cure to a terrible disease exists only in a private letter from one scientist to another, publishing that letter is imperative.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
Definition of cure

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