medication

US /ˌmed.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌmed.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/
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1.

a substance used for medical treatment, especially a medicine or drug

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He is currently on medication for his high blood pressure.
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Always follow the doctor's instructions when taking medication.
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2.

the act or process of treating with medicine

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The patient responded well to the new medication regimen.
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The doctor recommended a course of medication for her condition.
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treatmenttherapyhealingremedy
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