/ ˈmedsn; NAmE ; -dɪsn/ noun
1.
[ U ] the study and treatment of diseases and injuries :
advances in modern medicine
to study / practise medicine
traditional / conventional / orthodox medicine
alternative medicine
—see also Ayurvedic medicine , defensive medicine
2.
[ U , C ] a substance, especially a liquid that you drink or swallow in order to cure an illness :
Did you take your medicine?
cough medicine
Chinese herbal medicines
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IDIOMS
- the best medicine
- a taste / dose of your own medicine
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WORD ORIGIN
Middle English : via Old French from Latin medicina , from medicus physician.