medication

/mɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/ me-di-KAY-shən

Definitions

1. noun

a substance used for treating or preventing a disease or injury, or a treatment or therapy for a medical condition

“The doctor prescribed a medication to help with the patient’s chronic pain.”

Synonyms

  • cure
  • medicament
  • remedy
  • therapy
  • treatment

Antonyms

  • poison
  • toxin
  • venom