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Medicine

16 Words

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drug
1.
drug
Noun

any substance that is used for medicinal purposes

Drugs prescribed by doctors play a crucial role in treating various medical conditions, from antibiotics for infections to painkillers for managing discomfort.

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prescription
2.
presc
rip
tion
Noun

the written instructions of a doctor that allow the patient to get the medicines needed

The pharmacist filled the prescription for antibiotics.

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pill
3.
pill
Noun

a small round medication we take whole when we are sick

Each pill in this bottle contains 500 milligrams of the medicine.

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tablet
4.
tab
let
Noun

a small round piece of medicine, containing an active drug and excipients, that should usually be swallowed

She took a tablet for her headache.

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capsule
5.
cap
sule
Noun

a dry, hard covering type of fruit that splits open to release seeds, such as in poppy seeds or okra

He crushed the dried capsules of the poppy flowers to extract the tiny seeds for culinary purposes.

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vaccine
6.
va
ccine
Noun

a substance, often administered through needle injections, that stimulates the body's immune response against harmful diseases

The new vaccine was developed to protect against the flu virus.

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injection
7.
in
jec
tion
Noun

the action of putting a drug into a person's body using a syringe

The nurse administered the flu vaccine with a quick injection into the patient's arm.

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blood pressure
8.
blood pressure
Noun

the pressure at which one's blood circulates one's body

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can lead to serious health issues if left untreated.

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side effect
9.
side effect
Noun

a secondary effect of any drug or medicine, usually an undesirable one

While the new medication effectively managed her symptoms, she was concerned about the potential side effects, including nausea and fatigue.

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remedy
10.
re
me
dy
Noun

a treatment or medicine for a disease or to reduce pain that is not severe

She tried various home remedies to alleviate her cold symptoms, including herbal teas and honey.

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treatment
11.
treat
ment
Noun

an action that is done to relieve pain or cure a disease, wound, etc.

After the accident, he underwent extensive treatment to recover from his injuries and regain mobility.

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clinic
12.
cli
nic
Noun

a part of a hospital or a healthcare facility that provides care for patients who do not require an overnight stay

She visited the dental clinic for her routine check-up and cleaning.

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pharmacy
13.
phar
ma
cy
Noun

a shop where medicines are sold

She went to the pharmacy to pick up her prescription and consult the pharmacist about dosage.

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operation
14.
o
pe
ra
tion
Noun

an organized activity involving multiple people doing various things to achieve a common goal

The operation to coordinate the charity event required meticulous planning and collaboration among various volunteers.

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painkiller
15.
pain
ki
ller
Noun

a type of medicine that is used to reduce or relieve pain

She took a painkiller to help manage her headache after a long day at work.

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drop
16.
drop
Verb

to let or make something fall to the ground

Supplies are being dropped for the refugees.

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