Medicine solution: meaning, definitions and examples

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medicine solution

 

[ ˈmɛdɪsɪn səˈluːʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

healthcare

A medicine solution is a liquid preparation containing one or more active ingredients, usually dissolved in water. It is commonly used for oral administration to treat various medical conditions.

Synonyms

liquid medicine, medication solution.

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Word Description / Examples
medicine solution

This term has already been described and often appears to have the same meaning and usage.

  • You need to store the medicine solution in a cool place.
  • The nurse administered the medicine solution intravenously.
medication solution

This term is often used formally or in scientific contexts to describe a medicinal liquid that has various compounds dissolved in it.

  • The pharmacy prepared a special medication solution for the patient.
  • Research on the new medication solution shows promising results.
liquid medicine

This phrase is more commonly used in everyday language. It's a general term for any medication that is in liquid form, often used for children or those who have difficulty swallowing pills.

  • Make sure to shake the liquid medicine well before giving it to the child.
  • She prefers liquid medicine because it's easier to swallow.

Examples of usage

  • The doctor prescribed a medicine solution for the patient's cough.
  • She poured the medicine solution into a measuring cup before giving it to her child.
Context #2 | Noun

chemistry

In chemistry, a medicine solution refers to a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances, where one is usually a solvent and the other is a solute.

Synonyms

chemical solution, solute mixture.

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Word Description / Examples
medicine solution

Used in the context of healthcare to denote a liquid preparation intended for oral consumption, injection, or topical application. It often contains active ingredients to treat medical conditions.

  • The doctor prescribed a medicine solution for my sore throat.
  • Make sure to shake the medicine solution well before use.
chemical solution

Used in scientific or industrial settings to describe a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances, where one is dissolved in another. It's often used in chemistry experiments or manufacturing processes.

  • The laboratory technician prepared a chemical solution for the experiment.
  • We must handle the chemical solution with care due to its corrosive properties.
solute mixture

Refers to a broader concept, often in scientific or academic contexts, describing any mixture involving solutes. It emphasizes the components being mixed rather than the final homogeneity.

  • In this lesson, we will learn about creating and analyzing solute mixtures.
  • The solute mixture was left to settle for a few hours.

Examples of usage

  • The scientist prepared a medicine solution by dissolving the solute in the solvent.
  • The medicine solution had a clear and transparent appearance.

Translations

Translations of the word "medicine solution" in other languages:

🇵🇹 solução medicinal

🇮🇳 दवा का घोल

🇩🇪 medizinische Lösung

🇮🇩 larutan obat

🇺🇦 медичний розчин

🇵🇱 roztwór medyczny

🇯🇵 薬液

🇫🇷 solution médicamenteuse

🇪🇸 solución médica

🇹🇷 ilaç çözeltisi

🇰🇷 약물 용액

🇸🇦 محلول طبي

🇨🇿 léčivý roztok

🇸🇰 medicínske riešenie

🇨🇳 药物溶液

🇸🇮 medicinska raztopina

🇮🇸 lyfjalausn

🇰🇿 дәрілік ерітінді

🇬🇪 სამედიცინო ხსნარი

🇦🇿 tibb məhlulu

🇲🇽 solución medicinal

Etymology

The term 'medicine solution' originated from the Latin word 'medicina,' meaning healing or physician's art, and the Middle English word 'solution,' referring to the act of dissolving. Over time, it evolved to represent both a healthcare liquid preparation and a chemistry mixture.