ˈmɛdɪsɪn

Definitions

1. noun

The art or science of preventing or curing disease, especially by the administration of medicines.

“The doctor specialized in the field of medicine.”

2. noun

A substance or preparation used to prevent or cure disease.

“She took a dose of medicine to cure her fever.”

3. noun

A hospital or medical facility, especially one where inpatients are treated.

“The medicine was located in the hospital’s emergency room.”

4. verb

To treat (a person or animal) for an illness or injury with medicine or medical care.

“The doctor will medicine the patient for the broken bone.”

5. verb

To administer medicine to (a person or animal), especially in order to cure or alleviate a disease or injury.

“She medicines her dog every day to prevent fleas.”