medicine (A1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈmɛdɪsən/
Definition
A substance used to treat illness or injury.
Examples
The doctor gave her some medicine for her cough.
This medicine tastes very bitter.
Always follow the instructions on the medicine bottle.
How to Use medicine
- take medicine (collocation)
- To consume medicine. — "You need to take this medicine twice a day."
- prescribe medicine (collocation)
- A doctor orders a specific medicine for a patient. — "The doctor will prescribe medicine for your condition."
- dispense medicine (collocation)
- A pharmacist gives out medicine. — "The pharmacy can dispense medicine with a prescription."
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