as in drug
a substance or preparation used to treat disease
the doctor prescribed two different medications for the infection
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Recent Examples of medication
Two days later, a medication bottle tied to the woman was found in a different vehicle that crashed in Sherman, according to the warrant affidavit.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 21 May 2025
Now, the 25-year-old Kissam is living with a balance of medications, therapy and healthy habits that works for him after years of work and support from family, friends and mentors.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2025
The small-molecule medications subject to the pill penalty are often more affordable, easier to distribute and more accessible to patients.
—Julio Fuentes, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2025
Be sure to safely dispose of prescriptions and OTC medications using a local drug take-back program.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2025
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 21 May 2025
Now, the 25-year-old Kissam is living with a balance of medications, therapy and healthy habits that works for him after years of work and support from family, friends and mentors.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2025
The small-molecule medications subject to the pill penalty are often more affordable, easier to distribute and more accessible to patients.
—Julio Fuentes, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2025
Be sure to safely dispose of prescriptions and OTC medications using a local drug take-back program.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for medication
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She was later released on the conditions of her bail, including no consumption of alcohol, marijuana or non-prescribed drugs, and had to submit random tests for each.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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Once again, these drugs are clearly marketed to CHILDREN.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
21 May 2025
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The 2025 survey polled more than 1,300 physician offices looking at average wait time among six specialties: obstetrics/gynecology, cardiology, orthopedic surgery, dermatology, gastroenterology, and family medicine.—
Bruce Japsen,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Israel also blocked all food, medicine and fuel from entering Gaza for 2½ months before letting a trickle of aid enter last week, after experts' warnings of famine and pressure from some of Israel's top allies.—
WAFAA SHURAFA,
Arkansas Online,
26 May 2025
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After a decision comes down, Google is expected to file a request for a stay of the remedies.—
Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
30 May 2025
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Hopefully, a remedy is finally on the way in the form of crossplay.—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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This includes research for studying biotic resistance, identifying the earliest precursors of breast cancer, breaking barriers to deliver effective drugs for Alzheimer's disease, studying microbial evolution and researching cures for ALS.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
29 May 2025
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The foundation also works to find a cure to epilepsy and end SUDEP (sudden unexpected death in epilepsy).—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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“Medication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medication. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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