Definition of “medication” - English Dictionary

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“medication” in English

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medicationnoun [ C or U ]

uk ​ /ˌmed.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ us ​ /ˌmed.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/

(Definition of “medication” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

“medication” in American English

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medicationnoun [ C/U ]

us ​ /ˌmed·ɪˈkeɪ·ʃən/

› any substance used to treat an illness or disease, esp. a drug:

[ C ] Are you taking any medications now?
[ U ] I’m on medication for my heart condition.

(Definition of “medication” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

“medication” in Business English

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medicationnoun [ C or U ]

uk ​ /ˌmedɪˈkeɪʃən/ us ​

› drugs that are used in the treatment of illness or injury:

The condition can be treated effectively with medication.
over-the-counter/prescription medications
take/need/change medication In many cases, people were not warned about the dangers of taking medications without medical supervision.
give/prescribe (sb) medication (for sth) Her records revealed that she had received counselling and had been prescribed medication.
be on medication (for sth) There has been a worrying increase in the number of people on medication for depression.

(Definition of “medication” from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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