medicinal drug

• Stoff, der zu medizinischen Zwecken verwendet wird, meist zur Behandlung, Heilung, Vorbeugung oder Diagnose von Krankheiten oder gesundheitlichen Zuständen.

A substance used for medical purposes, typically to treat, cure, prevent, or diagnose diseases or medical conditions.

1. Pharmaceutical substanceB2formal

   A substance used for medical treatment, especially to cure, prevent, or diagnose diseases.

   Arzneimittel

   • The doctor prescribed a medicinal drug to lower her blood pressure.
   • Many medicinal drugs are derived from natural plants.
   • The pharmacist explained the side effects of the medicinal drug.

2. Controlled substanceB2formal

   A drug that is regulated by law and used for therapeutic purposes under medical supervision.

   Betäubungsmittel

   • This medicinal drug is only available with a prescription.
   • The government strictly controls the distribution of this medicinal drug.
   • Misuse of a medicinal drug can lead to serious health issues.