Thesaurus results for MEDICATION

medication

noun

ˌme-di-ˈkā-shən

Definition of medication

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 While a filter holds the foam back, the gas passes through another channel into the eyedrop chamber, where the pressure exerted by it pushes the medication down a final microfluidic channel that leads directly into the corner of the patient's eye. — Ben Coxworth october 23, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026 The coach is optimistic that medications can, at least in the immediate future, stave off the most serious symptoms of Parkinson’s. — David K. Li, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026 There are effective treatments which include medications, therapy and strategies to improve executive function. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 23 Oct. 2026 Immune and inherited disorders, as well as medications and urinary blockage, can also cause lasting kidney damage. — Md Published, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for medication

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Noun

Years ago, that area was nothing but warehouses with a lot of drugs, crime and prostitution.

— Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
For perspective, 41% goes to coverage of other brand-name specialty drugs taken by 6,500 employees.

— Ben Smith, semafor.com, 29 Oct. 2026

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The first step will be to clarify what people need and organize the delivery of food, medicine, hygiene products and other essentials, Lantratova said in an online statement.

— BEN FINLEY, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
There is not enough scientific evidence to recommend mouth tape as a treatment for snoring or sleep disorders, according to pediatric sleep medicine specialist Brian Chen, MD.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of medicine

Noun

Local officials have long been aware of anecdotal evidence that lead poisoning caused violence, but failed to seek remedies, Sopp said.

— Yona Gavino, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026
Strategies may include dietary and behavioral changes, over-the-counter remedies, and prescription medications for nausea and vomiting.

— Ricardo Correa, EverydayHealth.com, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of remedy

Noun

If someone is diagnosed with lymphedema, there is no cure, but treatment is available and addressing the condition quickly can make a difference.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026
Professor Frink enlists Bart, Lisa, and Maggie, who are immune from the burp clouds, to persuade their father to help with a cure.

— Joshua Kurp, Vulture, 26 Oct. 2026

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