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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMedications
/ˌmɛdɪˈkeɪʃənz/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Substances used for medical treatment, especially drugs.
"The doctor prescribed several medications to help manage her symptoms." - 2
The act of administering a remedy or treatment.
"Proper medications can significantly improve the quality of life for patients."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'medication' originates from the Latin 'medicatio', which means 'a remedy' or 'healing'. It evolved through Middle English, reflecting the historical development of medical practices and the increasing complexity of pharmaceutical treatments over time.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Medications" is said worldwide
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médicaments
Transliteration: medikaman
"Le médecin a prescrit plusieurs médicaments pour traiter son état."
Medikamente
Transliteration: medikamentə
"Der Arzt verschrieb mehrere Medikamente zur Behandlung seiner Symptome."
farmaci
Transliteration: farmatsi
"Il medico ha prescritto diversi farmaci per alleviare i suoi sintomi."
medicamentos
Transliteration: medikamentos
"El médico recetó varios medicamentos para ayudar a controlar sus síntomas."
medicamentos
Transliteration: medikamentos
"O médico prescreveu vários medicamentos para tratar seus sintomas."
दवाइयाँ
Transliteration: davaiyan
"डॉक्टर ने उसके लक्षणों के लिए कई दवाइयाँ लिखी हैं।"
药物
Transliteration: yàowù
"医生开了几种药物来帮助控制她的症状。"
약물
Transliteration: yakmul
"의사는 그녀의 증상을 관리하기 위해 여러 가지 약물을 처방했습니다."
薬
Transliteration: kusuri
"医者は彼女の症状を管理するためにいくつかの薬を処方しました。"
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