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medicine

/ˈmɛdɪsɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does medicine mean?

noun

The art or science of preventing or curing disease, especially by the use of drugs or other remedies. A substance or preparation used for the treatment or prevention of disease.

Example

"The doctor prescribed a new medicine to help with the patient's symptoms."

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