medicine
Translation
medicine, drug, remedy
Examples
Take this medicine three times a day.
Take this medicine three times a day.
She is studying medicine at university.
She is studying medicine at university.
Grammar Patterns
((to take medicine)) to consume a drug for illness He has to take medicine for his cough.
((to study medicine)) to learn about medical science My sister is studying medicine.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (substance) drug, remedy, cure; (field) healthcare, medical science
Etymology
From Latin 'medicina' (the art of healing), from 'medicus' (physician).
Memory Tips
It can be the 'medicine' you take, or the study of 'medicine'.