medicine
/ˈmed(ɪ).sn̩//ˈmɛ.dɪ.sɪn/
noun
- 1
A substance which specifically promotes healing when ingested or consumed in some way.
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A treatment or cure.
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The study of the cause, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of disease or illness.
“She's studying medicine at university because she wants to be a doctor in the future.”
- 4
The profession of physicians, surgeons and related specialisms; those who practice medicine.
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Ritual magic used, as by a medicine man, to promote a desired outcome in healing, hunting, warfare etc.
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Among the Native Americans, any object supposed to give control over natural or magical forces, to act as a protective charm, or to cause healing.
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Black magic, superstition.
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A philter or love potion.
- 9
A physician.
- 10
Recreational drugs, especially alcoholic drinks.
verb
- 1
To treat with medicine.
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