medicinal drug

• 用于医疗目的的物質，通常用于治疗、治愈、预防或诊断疾病或医疗状况。

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.

   药物

   • 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.

   管制药物

   • 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.