medication

Definition

  • noun: a substance used in treating disease or relieving pain
  • noun: the act or process of 'medicating'
  • synonyms: dosage, medicamentation

Examples

  • She's taking 'medication' for high blood pressure. = She's on 'medication' for high blood pressure.

  • The company has developed a new allergy 'medication'.

  • Her illness has not responded to 'medication'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) I'll be right there. I don't know how much you know. The work is taking care of my father. There is some housework too, but the main work is giving him his medication on time, keeping him away from the stove, from leaving the house. Termeh, get your laundry. You have to be here at (..)
    2011 A Separation