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medicin — meaning in English

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English meaning

medicine noun A substance taken to treat or prevent illness.

Senses

medicin is used for these senses in English:

medicine (uncountable, countable) A substance which specifically promotes healing when ingested or consumed in some way; a pharmaceutical drug.
medicine (uncountable) The study of the cause, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of disease or illness.

medicine — full definition

noun A substance taken to treat or prevent illness.
noun The science and practice of diagnosing, treating, and preventing disease.
noun Among some Indigenous cultures, ritual or spiritual practices believed to influence healing or fortune.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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