medication
noun
med·i·ca·tion
ˌme-di-ˈkā-shən 
1
: the act or process of medicating
2
: a medicinal substance : medicament
Synonyms
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
They are also found in medications and vitamins and other supplements—particularly in the inactive ingredients, such as time-release coatings and dyes.
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Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 25 Apr. 2024
Travelers can bring medications and other remedies with them.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 25 Apr. 2024
The company defines those behaviors as extreme low-calorie diets, binging and intentional vomiting, misusing medication or supplements for weight loss and exercising through serious injuries or illness.
—Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024
The nonprofit also provides direct medical care and distributes medication and medical supplies.
—Debra Skodack, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2024
Whether facing urgent health issues, seeking routine care, or requiring prescription medications, agents can now rest assured knowing their furry companions are in capable hands.
—Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2024
And indeed the issues at most pharmacies, where the impact of the hack was particularly immediate, urgent, and visible—patients couldn’t get their medications in many cases—had been resolved within the first week.
—Erika Fry, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2024
Those taking certain medications: Multivitamins can interact with certain medications, so be sure to check with a healthcare provider before taking any supplements to ensure their safety.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2024
Prior to Dobbs, physicians would be able to provide medication to fully expel the fetus and so reduce the risk of infection and hemorrhaging.
—Olivia Goldhill, STAT, 22 Apr. 2024
Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 25 Apr. 2024
Travelers can bring medications and other remedies with them.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 25 Apr. 2024
The company defines those behaviors as extreme low-calorie diets, binging and intentional vomiting, misusing medication or supplements for weight loss and exercising through serious injuries or illness.
—Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024
The nonprofit also provides direct medical care and distributes medication and medical supplies.
—Debra Skodack, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2024
Whether facing urgent health issues, seeking routine care, or requiring prescription medications, agents can now rest assured knowing their furry companions are in capable hands.
—Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2024
And indeed the issues at most pharmacies, where the impact of the hack was particularly immediate, urgent, and visible—patients couldn’t get their medications in many cases—had been resolved within the first week.
—Erika Fry, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2024
Those taking certain medications: Multivitamins can interact with certain medications, so be sure to check with a healthcare provider before taking any supplements to ensure their safety.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2024
Prior to Dobbs, physicians would be able to provide medication to fully expel the fetus and so reduce the risk of infection and hemorrhaging.
—Olivia Goldhill, STAT, 22 Apr. 2024
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“Medication.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/medication. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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medication
noun
med·i·ca·tion
ˌmed-ə-ˈkā-shən
Medical Definition
medication
noun
med·i·ca·tion
ˌmed-ə-ˈkā-shən
1
: the act or process of medicating
2
: a medicinal substance : medicament
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