medication

noun

med·​i·​ca·​tion ˌme-di-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce medication (audio)
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1
: the act or process of medicating
2
: a medicinal substance : medicament

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The company has developed a new allergy medication. He stopped taking his medications. Her illness has not responded to medication.
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Anderson likes that his new plan will continue to pay for many over-the-counter medications, offer dental and vision benefits and give him a free gym membership. — Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026 Patients need their daily medications and their hearts, lungs and bellies must be listened to. — Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026 Seniors who rely on regular medication deserve certainty that their access to care will continue. — L. Prather McKinnon, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026 Someone in stage 3 may want to know how food choices, physical activity, or managing medications can help slow progression of kidney disease. — Fresenius Kidney Care, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for medication

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15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of medication was in the 15th century

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medication

noun
med·​i·​ca·​tion ˌmed-ə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce medication (audio)
1
: the act or process of medicating
2
: a medicinal substance : medicament
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