Cool MateMeaning of Medication
a drug or another form of medicine that you take to prevent or to treat an illness; treatment involving drugs
In simple words: A drug used to treat medical conditions.
Medication in a sentence
- Are you currently taking any medication?
- The condition may require prolonged medication.
- The doctor prescribed medication for his condition.
- She is on medication for depression.
- Many flu medications are available without a prescription.
- My grandmother has been on medication for years.
- He talked with his doctor about changing his medication.
- She stopped the medication because of side effects.
How to use Medication
Used in both spoken and written English. It's appropriate in medical contexts and discussions about health but should be avoided in overly casual settings.
Grammar pattern
take + medication
Memory hint
Think of 'medication' as a 'medic' helping you feel better.
Related words
Collocations with Medication
- prescribed
- prescription
- non-prescription
- be on
- receive
- take
- medication for
Synonyms for Medication
Opposites of Medication
- placebo
- nonmedication
- inactivity
Common mistakes with Medication
- Confused with 'medicine' and 'medication', thinking they are interchangeable.
- Using 'medication' as a countable noun when it is uncountable.
- Not specifying the type of medication (e.g., prescription vs. over-the-counter).
Compare Medication with Drug, Treatment, Prescription, Remedy, Therapy
Medication appears in
Medication in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
دواء
دواء يستخدم لعلاج الحالات الطبية.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ঔষধ
রোগের চিকিৎসার জন্য ব্যবহৃত একটি ওষুধ।
- GermanDeutsch
Medikament
Ein Medikament zur Behandlung von Krankheiten.
- SpanishEspañol
Medicamento
Una droga que se usa para tratar afecciones médicas.
- Persianفارسی
دارو
دارویی که برای درمان بیماریها استفاده میشود.
- FrenchFrançais
Médicament
Un médicament utilisé pour traiter des problèmes de santé.
- Hindiहिन्दी
दवा
चिकित्सीय स्थितियों के इलाज के लिए इस्तेमाल की जाने वाली दवा।
- ItalianItaliano
Farmaco, Medicinale
Una sostanza usata per trattare condizioni mediche.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Medicação
Um remédio usado para tratar condições médicas.
- RussianРусский
Лекарство
Лекарство, используемое для лечения заболеваний.
- Urduاردو
دوا
ایک دوا جو طبی حالات کے علاج کے لیے استعمال ہوتی ہے۔
- Chinese中文
药物, 药
用于治疗疾病的药物。
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Frequently asked questions about Medication
What does Medication mean?
A drug used to treat medical conditions.
What is the definition of Medication?
a drug or another form of medicine that you take to prevent or to treat an illness; treatment involving drugs
How do you use Medication in a sentence?
Are you currently taking any medication?
Can you give another example of Medication?
The condition may require prolonged medication.
What are synonyms for Medication?
Common alternatives include drug, treatment, prescription, remedy, therapy.
What is the opposite of Medication?
Opposite meanings include placebo, nonmedication, inactivity.
What words go with Medication?
It commonly pairs with prescribed, prescription, non-prescription, be on, receive, take, medication for.
What are common mistakes when using Medication?
Confused with 'medicine' and 'medication', thinking they are interchangeable. Using 'medication' as a countable noun when it is uncountable. Not specifying the type of medication (e.g., prescription vs. over-the-counter).
How do you pronounce Medication?
US: /["/ˌmedɪˈkeɪʃn/"]/, UK: /["/ˌmedɪˈkeɪʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Medication?
Used in both spoken and written English. It's appropriate in medical contexts and discussions about health but should be avoided in overly casual settings.
What CEFR level is Medication?
"Medication" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.