medication

noun

med·​i·​ca·​tion ˌme-di-ˈkā-shən 

1

: the act or process of medicating

2

: a medicinal substance : medicament

Synonyms

• cure
• drug
• medicament
• medicinal
• medicine
• pharmaceutical
• physic
• remedy
• specific

Examples of medication in a Sentence

The company has developed a new allergy medication.

He stopped taking his medications.

Her illness has not responded to medication.

Recent Examples on the Web

Managing chronic pain requires a combination of medical, psychological and lifestyle interventions, but insurance often prioritizes medications and procedures with inconsistent results. —Liz Neporent, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024

Other studies have found that mothers can quickly pass these medications onto their babies. —Shoshana Walter, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024

This occurs because the RDAs include magnesium from all sources—food, beverages, dietary supplements, and medications. —Cathy Nelson, Verywell Health, 11 Dec. 2024

If over-the-counter medications aren’t enough, doctors may prescribe corticosteroid medications or a cortisone injection. —Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing medication

• pain medication/reliever
• self-medication

Kids Definition

medication

noun

med·​i·​ca·​tion ˌmed-ə-ˈkā-shən 

: medicine sense 1

Medical Definition

medication

noun

med·​i·​ca·​tion ˌmed-ə-ˈkā-shən 

1

: the act or process of medicating

2

: a medicinal substance : medicament