medication
Meaning
Medication refers to a substance used for medical treatment, especially to relieve symptoms or cure illnesses.
💡 A common mistake is confusing "medication" with "medicine," where the former refers to the specific substances used, while the latter can also mean the field of study or practice.
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Common Phrases
prescription medication
over-the-counter medication
medication adherence
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