medication
US /ˌmɛdəˈkeɪʃən/
Definition
(medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
Take this medication twice a day after meals.
Word Family
Synonyms
- medicinethe branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
- druga substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic
- remedyact of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
Collocations
- Easy take medicationto perform, accept, or undertake an action regarding medication
- Medium prescription medication refill instructionsdescribing prescription medication refill instructions (directions prescribed beforehand; the action of prescribing authoritative rules or directions)
- Hard monitor adverse reactions to experimental medicationto monitor adverse reactions to experimental medication, meaning to keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance
- Very Hard stringent regulatory clearance for generic medicationdescribing stringent regulatory clearance for generic medication (demanding strict attention to rules and procedures)
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.