Medication
ˌmedɪˈkeɪʃən
Definitions
A drug or other substance used to treat or prevent disease.
ˌmedɪˈkeɪʃən
A substance used for treating disease or relieving pain.
She takes medication every morning for her allergies.
💡 Simply: Medication is like a special potion made by doctors or pharmacists to help your body feel better when you're sick or hurting. Imagine it as a superhero for your body, fighting off bad guys like the flu or a headache. For instance, if you have a headache, taking medication might be like giving your brain a soothing massage to make the pain go away.
👶 For kids: Medicine that helps you feel better when you're sick.
More Examples
The hospital provided medication for the patient's infection.
It's important to follow the doctor's instructions when taking medication.
How It's Used
"The doctor prescribed medication for her chronic pain."
"Proper medication management is crucial for patient recovery."
Idioms & expressions
prescribed medication
Medication that a doctor has authorized for a patient to take.
"The doctor ordered prescribed medication to treat his high blood pressure."
administer medication
To give someone a medicine or treatment.
"The nurse was trained to administer medication."
From Latin *medicatio* ('a healing'), derived from *medicus* ('physician') or *mederi* ('to heal').
The term 'medication' has been used since the early 17th century, evolving from the Latin root of 'medicatio' related to the practice of medicine.
Memory tip
Think of a medicine that helps you feel better.