medicine
medicine Lexical Profile
medicine Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The science and practice of diagnosing, treating, and preventing disease or injury.
"After completing her undergraduate degree, she decided to study medicine to become a pediatrician."
A drug, chemical compound, or preparation used for the treatment or prevention of illness.
"The pharmacist carefully explained the correct dosage for the cold medicine."
Something that serves as a corrective or remedy for a metaphorical ailment or problem.
"Many believe that hearty laughter is the best medicine for a troubled mind."
Word Nuance & Usage
When referring to the scientific field, 'medicine' is generally uncountable; when referring to specific drugs or remedies, it functions as a countable noun.
• Rhymes for medicine
Word Origin & Etymology
From Old French 'medecine', derived from Latin 'medicina' (the healing art), from 'medicus' (physician), which traces back to the Indo-European root 'med-' (to take appropriate measures).