as in drug
a substance or preparation used to treat disease
the doctor prescribed two different medications for the infection
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Recent Examples of medication
These medications provide the best results when started early, ideally within the first five years of the first symptom.
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Janelle McSwiggin, Health, 20 July 2025
The 32-year-old woman repeatedly refused medication, food and liquids and was hospitalized twice, according to a lawsuit filed by her mother, Roseann.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2025
These medications help keep the airways open and prevent symptoms during exercise.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 10 July 2025
Certain medications may affect how your body tolerates hot weather.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 10 July 2025
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Janelle McSwiggin, Health, 20 July 2025
The 32-year-old woman repeatedly refused medication, food and liquids and was hospitalized twice, according to a lawsuit filed by her mother, Roseann.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2025
These medications help keep the airways open and prevent symptoms during exercise.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 10 July 2025
Certain medications may affect how your body tolerates hot weather.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for medication
Noun
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The drug has been linked to statistically significant improvements in a number of cognitive exercises.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
1 Aug. 2025
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Canada rebukes this, saying only tiny amounts of the drug are smuggled into the United States over their common border.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Over-the-counter medicine can also minimize inflammation and pain.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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The array of meditative healing rituals and energy sessions, such as a medicine wheel ceremony, aura photography, past life regression session, hypnosis, and reiki, takes full advantage of local Sedona experts in these areas.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
Noun
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Refund and remedy processes typically require proof of disposal.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 July 2025
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The idea here is that if a party or their counsel have done something egregious wrong in litigation, the proper remedy is for the court to issue sanctions and fines ― not that the aggrieved party initiate even more litigation about those wrongs.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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There is no current cure for CTE, and it can only be diagnosed posthumously.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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Currently, there's no cure for Huntington's, but certain medications, diet changes, and exercise can temporarily manage symptoms.2 Huntington’s Disease Symptoms The symptoms of Huntington’s disease get progressively worse with time.—
Janelle McSwiggin,
Health,
27 July 2025
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“Medication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medication. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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