Explore 6 English words about medicine with pronunciation, definitions and example sentences.
the branch of medical science that primarily focuses on the use of radiation for diagnosis and treatment
"Radiology uses X-rays to see inside the body."
"Radiology is the medical specialty that employs imaging technologies such as X-rays"
a pain-relieving medication
"The dentist gave me an analgesic for the tooth pain."
"An analgesic is a class of pain-relieving medication that reduces the perception of pain without causing a loss of consciousness"
a medication that induces sleep
"The doctor prescribed a hypnotic to help him sleep."
"A hypnotic is a sleep-inducing drug that depresses the central nervous system to initiate and maintain a state of unconsciousness resembling natural sleep."
a drug, vaccine, or treatment used to prevent infection or disease
"A prophylactic is used to prevent disease before it starts."
"The doctor prescribed a prophylactic antibiotic before the surgery to reduce the risk of any infection."
a small tablet containing medicine, intended to dissolve slowly in the mouth
"A lozenge can help."
"He sucked on a medicated lozenge to soothe his sore throat and combat the persistent cough."
a dose of a medicine in the form of a liquid
"He took a draught."
"The pharmacist carefully measured out the prescribed draught of cough syrup for the patient."
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