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medicine

/ˈmed(ɪ).sn̩/
noun
  1. A substance which specifically promotes healing when ingested or consumed in some way.

  2. A treatment or cure.

  3. The study of the cause, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of disease or illness.

    "She's studying medicine at university because she wants to be a doctor in the future."

Synonymsdrug, elixir, pharmaceutical, prescription, course, prescription
verb
  1. To treat with medicine.

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