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Meaning of medicine

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

medicine

Pronunciation:/ˈmed(ɪ).sn̩//ˈmɛ.dɪ.sɪn/

noun

Definitions

  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.

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

  4. The profession of physicians, surgeons and related specialisms; those who practice medicine.

verb

Definitions

  1. To treat with medicine.