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medicine in German

medicine in German is Medizin, Arznei, Medikament — medicine means a substance taken to treat or prevent illness.

medicine in German

Medizin
noun
(uncountable, countable) A substance which specifically promotes healing when ingested or consumed in some way; a pharmaceutical drug.
Arznei
noun
(uncountable, countable) A substance which specifically promotes healing when ingested or consumed in some way; a pharmaceutical drug.
Medikament
noun
(uncountable, countable) A substance which specifically promotes healing when ingested or consumed in some way; a pharmaceutical drug.
Medizin
noun
Heilkunde
noun

What does "medicine" mean?

  1. noun A substance taken to treat or prevent illness.
    "The pharmacist explained how to take the medicine safely."
  2. noun The science and practice of diagnosing, treating, and preventing disease.
    "She decided to study medicine after volunteering at a hospital."
  3. noun Among some Indigenous cultures, ritual or spiritual practices believed to influence healing or fortune.
    "The elder spoke of the medicine bundle passed down through generations."
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medicine in a sentence

  • The pharmacist explained how to take the medicine safely.
  • He hates the taste of cough medicine.
  • She decided to study medicine after volunteering at a hospital.
  • The elder spoke of the medicine bundle passed down through generations.

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What is "medicine" in German?

"medicine" in German is Medizin, Arznei, Medikament. medicine means: A substance taken to treat or prevent illness.

How do you use "medicine" in a sentence?

Example: "The pharmacist explained how to take the medicine safely." In German, "medicine" is Medizin, Arznei, Medikament.

Are there other ways to say "medicine" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "medicine": Medizin, Arznei, Medikament, Heilkunde.

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