as in medicine
a substance or preparation used to treat disease
the museum has an exhibit on some of the strange physics that were once used to cure disease
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Noun
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That deal would enable free trade on almost all goods between the EU's 27 members and India, covering everything from textiles to medicines and bringing down high import taxes for European wine and cars.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026 -
When to use a neti pot In modern medicine, nasal irrigation through neti pots and other methods such as squeeze bottles and bulb syringes are widely recognized as a supportive therapy for sinus and nasal symptoms.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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In a 2014 editorial, the Times argued the federal ban on the drug should be repealed, and the decision should be left up to the individual states.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Last year, his administration announced a series of deals with pharmaceutical companies to lower prices of a few dozen drugs, including some eye-popping decreases of anywhere from 55 to 98 percent.—
Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Nancy Guthrie, who is 84, relies on a specific medication for her health, giving the investigation some urgency, according to her family and investigators.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Feb. 2026
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Commonly used medications for infertility, COPD, asthma, dermatitis, hot flashes and osteoporosis are also included.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Thursday’s move reflects lawmakers’ significant interest in how foreign allies treat American companies.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
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Lovely was arrested in connection with the stabbing and is also being treated at Atrium Hospital.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In fact, the doctor shortage has led to unwise remedies such as overreliance on PAs.—
Betsy McCaughey,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2026
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Snow and ice removal experts recommend having certain remedies and products on hand for when salt runs out and supplies can't be replenished before a storm.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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First, there is no cure for measles.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Rolling Stone,
7 Feb. 2026
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More Effective Ways to Ease a Stomach Bug While there’s no quick cure for viral gastroenteritis, supportive care can make stomach flu symptoms more manageable and reduce the risk of complications like dehydration.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This is a fast-track nursing degree program for individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree in a field other than nursing.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
3 Feb. 2026
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Women dominate among American stars, including alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin, snowboarder Chloe Kim and downhill skier Lindsay Vonn, making a comeback at 41 and nursing a knee injury but still hopeful to compete.—
Greg Cote
February 1,
Miami Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The participants were then shown the images again, except this time the pictures had been slightly doctored using AI.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
26 Jan. 2026
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Former employees of Concentric Educational Solutions say the Baltimore City Public Schools vendor deliberately doctored records.—
Brooke Conrad,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Physic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physic. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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