Word
medication
Phoneticsmed·i·ca·tion, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌmɛdəˈkeɪʃən/
UK/mˌɛdɪkˈeɪʃən/
Definitions
01medicine or drugs
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun Medicine
n. a pill, liquid, or other substance you take to treat an illness.
n. a medicinal substance used to treat or prevent disease; often used as a collective term for a patient's prescribed drugs.
Español:medicación
“The doctor told her to take her medication every morning with breakfast.”
“The patient reported a significant reduction in symptoms after the specialist adjusted the dosage of his blood pressure medication.”
Usage
Commonly used with the verbs 'take', 'prescribe', or 'administer'.
Pitfall
He is taking a lot of medications.
He is taking a lot of medication.
While 'medications' is used for different types of drugs, 'medication' is often uncountable when referring to the general treatment a person receives.
Synonyms
02giving medicine
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Medicine Technical · Formal
n. the act of giving medicine to a patient.
n. the process or act of administering medicinal substances to a patient.
日本語:投薬※
Español:medicación
“The nurse is responsible for the medication of all patients in this ward.”
“Standard hospital protocols require two practitioners to verify the medication of high-risk intravenous fluids to ensure patient safety.”
Usage
Often appears in the phrase 'the medication of [someone]'.
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “medication” in context.
Verb
01. prescribe medication
“The doctor decided to prescribe medication to help lower her blood pressure.”
verb + noun
02. respond to medication
“The patient is responding well to the new medication and should be home soon.”
verb + prep + noun
03. take medication
“You need to take your medication twice a day after meals.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. oral medication
“The doctor switched him from an IV drip to oral medication.”
adj + noun
05. prescribed medication
“Always keep your prescribed medication in its original container.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. course of medication
“It is vital that you finish the entire course of medication even if you feel better.”
noun + of + noun
07. side effects of medication
“Drowsiness is one of the most common side effects of this medication.”
noun + of + noun
Preposition
08. on medication
“She has been on medication for her allergies since she was a child.”
prep + noun
Real-World Examples
“Famotidine is an H2 blocker medication ; Pepcid is one of the most common brands.” “Her medication makes it harder for her to regulate her body temperature, she says.” “People on weight loss medication are also advised to eat a healthy diet and get enough exercise.” “Yes - but the NHS says people should keep taking their medication as normal, and focus on staying cool and hydrated.” Etymology
From Middle English medicacioun, from Middle French médication and its etymon Latin medicātiō, from medicārī (“to heal, cure”), from medicus (“a physician, surgeon”), from medērī (“to heal”). Equivalent to medicate + -ion.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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Traducciones: Kaikki.org (Wiktionary), CC BY-SA 4.0