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Pronunciation / Transliteration: yak
"의사가 처방해 준 약을 먹어야 합니다."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A compound or preparation used for the treatment or prevention of disease.
"She took her medicine with a glass of water to relieve the fever." - 2
The science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
"He decided to study medicine at university to become a surgeon."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'medicine' originates from the Latin 'medicina', which means 'the healing art'. It evolved through Old French 'medecine' before entering Middle English, reflecting the historical development of medical practices and the importance of healing in society.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Medicine"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Medicine" is said worldwide
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médecine
Transliteration: /med.sin/
"Il prend un comprimé de médecine tous les matins."
Medizin
Transliteration: /me.diˈtsiːn/
"Der Arzt hat mir eine neue Medizin verschrieben."
medicina
Transliteration: /me.diˈtʃi.na/
"Questa medicina è molto efficace contro la tosse."
medicina
Transliteration: /me.ðiˈsi.na/
"Debes tomar esta medicina a tiempo."
medicina
Transliteration: /me.diˈsi.nɐ/
"Ele estuda medicina na universidade de Lisboa."
दवाई
Transliteration: davāī
"डॉक्टर ने मुझे समय पर दवाई लेने की सलाह दी।"
药
Transliteration: yào
"生病时按时吃药好得快。"
약
Transliteration: yak
"의사가 처방해 준 약을 먹어야 합니다."
薬
Transliteration: kusuri
"食後にこの薬を飲んでください。"
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