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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Commoners could look forward to a paltry thirty-five or forty years of a hardscrabble existence, without the benefit of medicine, dentistry, or a decent sewage system.—
Arthur Krystal,
The New Yorker,
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Typically, organized rings coordinate and plan thefts on a large scale, identifying high-demand merchandise with high resale value — think over-the-counter medicine, baby formula and laundry detergent, designer sunglasses, power tools and even spools of copper wire.—
Cailey Locklair,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Jan. 2025
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Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, also announced new tariffs and suggested the U.S. should do more within its own borders to address drug addiction.—
Josh Boak,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Feb. 2025
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In an interview with TIME last year, and through follow-up questions in early January, Duato discussed the split of the business, dealing with the scrutiny brought about by the lawsuits, drug prices, and what’s ahead for Johnson & Johnson.—
Ayesha Javed,
TIME,
2 Feb. 2025
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For example, pages about HIV testing for trans people, guidelines for HIV medication, and information about health for LGBTQ+ youth were all removed.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them,
4 Feb. 2025
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Your treatment options range from lifestyle changes to prescription and over-the-counter medications.—
Maggie Ryan,
Flow Space,
3 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The six on board were Mexican nationals, including a child who had been treated for an illness at Shriners Children Hospital in northeast Philadelphia and her mother, officials said.—
Lauren Mascarenhas, Jessie Yeung and Danny Freeman,
CNN,
2 Feb. 2025
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Dallas had been known as a team that treated its stars well, but with this move, that reputation is now in question.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
2 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Several audience members questioned TxDOT’s belief in highway expansion as the region’s ideal congestion remedy.—
Jaime Moore-Carrillo,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Jan. 2025
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Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed Feb. 3 and final letters will be mailed when a remedy is found.—
James Powel,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
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Moving beyond medicine, the series examines ethical questions about our healthcare system and why specific treatments and cures are withheld unless purchased.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2025
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Hangover Prevention Myths Unfortunately, there are many myths out there regarding hangover prevention and cures.—
Alicen Nelson MD,
Verywell Health,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Newsweek spoke to nurse Meagan Vanzant, who appears in the back of the video wearing blue scrubs and glasses, about the highs and lows of their roles.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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Dennis admits to an obsession with twins and to nursing a Parent Trap-esque fantasy as a child to stave off loneliness.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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While there are many variations on this drink, some popular ones include spiced with cinnamon, cloves and black pepper or doctored with a shot of espresso.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
23 Dec. 2024
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But Jones has never doctored any text messages and has no reason to do so.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Physic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physic. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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