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Synonyms & Similar Words
treatment
remedy
cure
therapy
healing
medication
pharmaceuticals
drugs
prescription
dosage
formulation
regimen
health
wellness
hygiene
sanitation
nursing
care
first aid
surgery
hospitalization
recuperation
convalescence
diagnosis
prognosis
pathology
pharmacology
toxicology
physiology
anatomy
orthopedics
cardiology
neurology
oncology
pediatrics
geriatrics
psychiatry
psychology
Meaning of Medicine
The primary meaning of the word "Medicine" refers to the science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
Definitions
- The science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease
- A drug or other preparation used to treat or prevent disease
- The treatment or remedy used to cure a disease or injury
Etymology of Medicine
The word "Medicine" originates from the Old French "medecine," which is derived from the Latin "medicina," meaning "the art of healing"
The Latin term is related to the verb "mederi," which means "to heal"
Historically, the term "Medicine" has been used to describe various aspects of health and healing, including the practice of physicians, the study of disease, and the development of treatments and remedies
Example Uses
- The doctor prescribed a new medicine to help lower her blood pressure
- The hospital is a place where people go to receive medical treatment and medicine
- She studied medicine at university and became a qualified doctor
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
poison
toxin
venom
pollutant
contaminant
irritant
allergen
disease
illness
sickness
infection
disorder
injury
harm
damage
maltreatment
neglect
abuse
mistreatment
misdiagnosis
malpractice
quackery
charlatanry
pseudoscience