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medicinal drug

/məˈdɪsɪnəl drʌɡ/

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/məˈdɪsɪnəl drʌɡ/B2formalmedical
  • ruВещество, используемое в медицинских целях, обычно для лечения, излечения, профилактики или диагностики заболеваний или медицинских состояний.

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.

    ruЛекарственное средство

    • 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.

    ruКонтролируемое вещество

    • 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.