n. Function: noun
1 a substance used by itself or in a mixture in the treatment or diagnosis of disease FF1C; a life-sustaining drug FF1E;
Synonyms: biologic, medicinal, pharmaceutic, pharmaceutical
Related Words: cure, medicament, medication, medicine, physic, remedy, specific; simple
2 a narcotic substance or preparation FF1C; depended on drugs to make life bearable FF1E;
Synonyms: dope, ||hop, narcotic, opiate