Translation
medicine, drug
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Word origin
From Latin medicamentum ('a remedy, a drug'), from medicari ('to heal, to treat'), itself from medicus ('doctor'). The same Latin family gave English medicine and medical.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- medicamentum
- English cognates
- medicament, medicine, medical
Grammar
Examples
prescrit .
The doctor prescribed her a medicine for the pain.
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This medicine is taken twice a day, after meals.
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Keep medicines out of the reach of children.
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She forgot to take her medicine this morning.
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The pharmacist explained to us how to use this medicine.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 15, lesson 10: médicament, arrêt, risquer and 7 more words.