Medication: meaning, definitions and examples

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medication

 

[ หŒmษ›dษชหˆkeษชสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical treatment

Medication refers to a substance administered for the purpose of treating a disease or condition. It can come in various forms such as pills, injections, or syrups. Medications are prescribed by healthcare professionals and should be taken according to their instructions.

Synonyms

drug, medicine, remedy.

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Word Description / Examples
medication

Refers to a substance used for medical treatment, especially when taken according to a doctor's prescription.

  • The doctor prescribed a new medication for her condition
medicine

General term for substances used to treat illness or injury; often refers to over-the-counter products and prescribed treatments.

  • She takes her medicine every morning to manage her blood pressure
drug

Can refer to any substance (legal or illegal) that causes a change in an organism's physiology or psychology when consumed. Often associated with legal or illegal controlled substances.

  • He was warned about the dangers of using drugs
remedy

Usually refers to a treatment or cure for a disease or condition, often of a natural or traditional origin.

  • Ginger tea is an effective remedy for a sore throat

Examples of usage

  • Her doctor prescribed her medication for her high blood pressure.
  • The medication must be taken with food to avoid stomach upset.
  • Over-the-counter medications are available without a prescription.
  • Sometimes medication may have side effects like drowsiness or nausea.
  • It's important to store medication in a cool, dry place away from children.

Translations

Translations of the word "medication" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น medicaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคตเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Medikament

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ obat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปั–ะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ lekarstwo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่–ฌ

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 liek

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฏ็‰ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zdravilo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lyf

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดำ™ั€ั–-ะดำ™ั€ะผะตะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒแƒ›แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™rman

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ medicamento

Etymology

The word 'medication' originated from the Latin word 'medicatio', which means healing. Throughout history, humans have used various substances from plants, minerals, and animals to treat illnesses. The modern concept of medication has evolved over centuries with advancements in science and medicine, leading to the development of pharmaceutical drugs that are used to treat a wide range of health conditions.

See also: medical, medicinal, medicine, medicines, medics, paramedic.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,499 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.