Medicine
Noun
UK
/ˈmed.ɪ.sən/
US
/ˈmed.ə.sən/
Definition
A substance that helps treat illness; the study of health and treatment.
Example
"He took medicine for his fever."
"This medicine helps reduce pain and helps your body recover faster."
"She wants to study medicine so she can become a doctor and help people."
Explanation
Medicine is something you take to help you feel better or get healthy when you are sick. For example, he took medicine for his cough. Medicine can be a liquid, pill, cream, or injection. Doctors use medicine to treat illness, reduce pain, or prevent problems. The word can also refer to the field of treating people, such as she studies medicine, meaning she is learning to become a doctor.