medication
noun
med·i·ca·tion
ˌme-di-ˈkā-shən 
1
: the act or process of medicating
2
: a medicinal substance : medicament
Examples of medication in a Sentence
The company has developed a new allergy medication.
He stopped taking his medications.
Her illness has not responded to medication.
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Jonathan Hunt-Glassman, Fortune, 21 Sep. 2025
Other causes may include drug use, prescription medications, underlying health conditions, and lifestyle choices.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 21 Sep. 2025
Consult a veterinarian for advice on medications, travel anxiety and airline regulations if flying with pets.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 21 Sep. 2025
Unfortunately, 10 days into the medication, the rash continued spreading, and blisters began forming on his hands.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
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“Medication.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/medication. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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medication
noun
med·i·ca·tion
ˌmed-ə-ˈkā-shən
Medical Definition
medication
noun
med·i·ca·tion
ˌmed-ə-ˈkā-shən
1
: the act or process of medicating
2
: a medicinal substance : medicament
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