Medicament: meaning, definitions and examples

๐Ÿ’Š
Add to dictionary

medicament

 

[ หˆmษ›dษชkษ™หŒmษ›nt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical term

A medicament is a substance used for medical treatment, especially a medicine or drug. It can be applied for the treatment of various ailments, either internally or externally. In modern usage, it often refers to specific formulations designed to serve therapeutic purposes in healthcare. Medicaments can range from over-the-counter drugs to prescribed medications and may include pills, ointments, or injections.

Synonyms

drug, medicine, remedy, therapeutic agent, treatment.

Examples of usage

  • The doctor prescribed a medicament for her symptoms.
  • Many medicaments are available without a prescription.
  • He always carries a medicament in case of allergies.
  • The medicament was effective in treating the infection.

Translations

Translations of the word "medicament" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น medicamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค”เคทเคงเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Medikament

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ obat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปั–ะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ lek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŒป่–ฌๅ“

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mรฉdicament

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ medicamento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ilaรง

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•ฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูˆุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lรฉk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lieฤivo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฏ็‰ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zdravilo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lyf

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดำ™ั€ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒ“แƒ˜แƒ™แƒแƒ›แƒ”แƒœแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™rman

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ medicamento

Etymology

The word 'medicament' originates from the Latin term 'medicamentum', which translates to 'medicine' or 'remedy'. The root 'medic-', derived from 'medicari', means to heal or to cure. This term has been used in various forms throughout history, often associated with the practice of medicine in ancient cultures. In the medieval period, the term encapsulated not just pharmaceuticals but also various healing practices that involved herbal treatments and other natural remedies. Over time, as the field of pharmacy and medicine progressed, 'medicament' has maintained its relevance, continuing to denote any substance used for treating illness or injury.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,916 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.