medicine

• Nom désignant une substance ou un médicament utilisé pour traiter, prévenir ou diagnostiquer des maladies, ainsi que le domaine d'étude et de pratique des soins de santé.

A noun referring to a substance used to treat or prevent disease, or the field of medical science and the profession devoted to healing and alleviating illness.

1. Substance for treatmentA2formalmedical

   A substance used to treat or prevent disease, relieve pain, or improve health.

   Médicament

   • The doctor prescribed a new medicine for her cough.
   • You should take this medicine three times a day after meals.
   • He forgot to pack his medicine for the trip.

   Synonymescuredrugmedicamentmedicationpharmaceuticalremedytreatment

2. Field of studyB1formalmedical

   The science or practice of diagnosing, treating, and preventing disease.

   Médecine (science médicale)

   • She decided to study medicine at university.
   • Advances in modern medicine have saved countless lives.
   • He has been practicing medicine for over twenty years.

   Synonymesmedical science

   Antonymesquackery