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单词 medication
释义
medicationmed‧i‧ca‧tion /ˌmedɪˈkeɪʃən/ ●○○ noun [countable, uncountable] Examples
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
  • For instance, one medication, derived from bitter almonds, claims to boost the immune system.
  • If you find a prescribed medication is disrupting your sleep, the effects may be temporary.
  • Maybe she had already swallowed the medications.
  • Most sufferers stick with their jobs and take medication but others have to quit.
  • Scribbling the names of two popular medications, the doctor had unwittingly written Mary a death warrant.
  • She had smoked one pack of cigarettes daily for six years and was taking no medication.
  • Studies of other disorders show that medications given without such support likely are doomed to fail.
  • Two groups of medications are employed: those used to treat the acute attack and those used prophylactically.
Thesaurus
THESAURUS
noun [countable, uncountable] a substance used for treating illness: · Certain medicines should not be taken with alcohol.· Has he taken his medicine?
noun [countable] a small piece of medicine that you swallow: · She managed to swallow the pill with a sip of water.· The doctor gave him some pills.· sleeping pills· diet pills· contraceptive pills
noun [countable] especially British English a small piece of solid medicine: · She’s now on four tablets a day.· a five-day course of tablets· sleeping tablets· anti-malaria tablets
· The doctor put him on a course of antibiotics.· Why don’t you take some aspirin?· The tablets contain codeine, which is unsuitable for people with asthma.
noun [countable] a small tube-shaped container with medicine inside that you swallow whole: · a bottle of 500 capsules of vitamin C· I advised her to take four to six garlic capsules a day for the duration of the treatment.
noun [countable] a small smooth pill that is slightly longer than it is wide – used especially on bottles and containers: · In small type, the consumer is warned not to take more than one caplet per day.
liquid medicine that you put into your eye or ear: · Remember — if you’re using eye drops for your hay fever, leave your contact lenses out.
noun [countable, uncountable] especially British English (also lotion especially American English) a thick smooth substance containing medicine, that you put on your skin: · an antibiotic cream· antiseptic cream· skin cream
noun [countable] a medicine or a substance for making medicines: · a drug used to treat malaria· There are a wide range of different drugs on the market.
noun [countable usually singular] the amount of medicine that you should take at one time: · The dosage should be reduced to 0.5 mg.· It’s important to get the dosage right.
noun [countable, uncountable] medicine or drugs given to someone who is ill: · He takes medication for his diabetes.· She’s on medication (=taking medication), having suffered from depression for a number of years.
WORD SETS
anabolic steroid, nounanaesthetic, nounantacid, nounantibiotic, nounantidepressant, nounantidote, nounantihistamine, nounanti-inflammatory, adjectiveantitoxin, nounaspirin, nounbalm, nounbalsam, nounbandage, nounbandage, verbBand-Aid, nounbarbiturate, nounbatch, nounBCG, nounbelladonna, nounbeta-blocker, nounbismuth, nounbooster, nouncaffeine, nouncapsule, nouncastor oil, nounchemotherapy, nounclinical, adjectivecodeine, nouncondom, nouncortisone, nouncough mixture, noundepressant, noundisinfect, verbdisinfectant, noundispensary, noundispense, verbdispensing chemist, noundiuretic, noundosage, noundose, noundose, verbdraught, noundrip, noundrug, noundrug, verbdruggist, noundrugstore, nounear drops, nounemetic, nounemollient, adjectiveEpsom salts, nouneucalyptus, nounexpectorant, nounfluoridate, verbfluoride, nounfolic acid, noungripe water, nounhallucinogen, nounhemlock, nounherbal, adjectiveherbal medicine, nounhypnotic, nounimmunize, verbinfusion, nouninhalant, nouninhaler, nouninject, verbinjection, nouninoculate, verbintravenous, adjectiveiodine, nounlaxative, nounlotion, nounlozenge, nounmagnesia, nounmedicament, nounmedicated, adjectivemedication, nounmedicinal, adjectivemedicine, nounmelatonin, nounmethadone, nounmilk of magnesia, nounmorning-after pill, nounmorphia, nounmorphine, nounnarcotic, nounnarcotic, adjectiveneedle, nounniacin, nounnicotine patch, nounobstetrician, nounointment, nounopiate, nounopium, nounoral contraceptive, nounoverdose, nounover-the-counter, adjectivepack, nounpainkiller, nounparacetamol, nounpastille, nounpatch, nounpatent medicine, nounpenicillin, nounpharmaceutical, adjectivepharmaceuticals, nounpharmacist, nounpharmacology, nounpharmacopoeia, nounpharmacy, nounplacebo, nounprescribe, verbprescription, nounpurgative, nounquinine, nounRDA, nounreaction, nounremedy, nounrubbing alcohol, nounsalve, nounsedation, nounsedative, nounsenna, nounserum, nounside effect, nounsleeping pill, nounspecific, nounsteroid, nounstimulant, nounstrychnine, nounsuppository, nounsurgical spirit, nounsyringe, nountablet, nountake, verbThalidomide, nountherapist, nountincture, nountonic, nountranquillizer, nountruth drug, nounvaccinate, verbvaccine, nounValium, nounVaseline, nounwitch-hazel, noun
Collocations
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRYverbs
· Are you taking any medication?
(=be taking a type of medicine)· He's on medication for his blood pressure.
(=arrange for someone to take a particular type of medicine)· Doctors should always explain the reasons for prescribing any medication.
(also administer medication formal)· Teachers are not allowed to administer medication.
· The leaflet tells you how to use the medication correctly.
(=stop taking a medication)· I stopped the medication when I found out I was pregnant.
(=stop taking a medication)· Coming off the medication made him more aggressive.
adjectives
(=one that you can buy without a doctor's order)· There are many over-the-counter medications available for headaches.
(=one for which you need a doctor's order)· What happens if the patient does not take their prescribed medication?
(=one that someone takes often)· He is on regular medication to prevent fits.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE
· Since the primary contraindications to sildenafil use are certain concurrent medications, this is a significant omission.· These services could include prescribing certain medications and the referral of patients to medical specialists.· Recent anaesthesia and certain medications can cause patients to feel dizzy and unable to maintain their balance.
· After that, a simple change to a new blood pressure medication solved the problem for good.· Sometimes side effects go away after the body adjusts to the new medication.· Two new and effective medications have, in fact, recently been approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat osteoporosis.
· Suppose I am taking prescribed medication?· Any visit to the doctor always resulted in a prescribed medication that was ineffective.· This would include prescribed medication and examinations by suitably qualified professions e.g. doctors, physiotherapists etc.· Further, these prescribed medications prevent emotional maturation through inhibiting the capacity to feel emotions and deal with them appropriately.· Although many patients are prescribed psychotropic medication, only a small proportion of these will go on to take an overdose.· He remained in hospital for two nights whilst prescribed medication re-established a regular heartbeat.· Is the prescribed medication or treatment safe, and what are the likely side-effects?
NOUN
· She remained serene and calm with no need for the pain medication until the next afternoon when she died in her sleep.· There are many prescription pain medications, and a doctor can prescribe any of them.
VERB
· Why should we give their medication when they are capable of taking it themselves?· Another point is to give the medication on a scheduled as opposed to an as-needed basis.· She does learn that Michael has been given the anti- psychotic medication Haldol.· They seldom were given sleeping 60 medication for fear it would push them too far from consciousness.· After he is given a sleeping medication on the evening of admission, the nurse finds him confused and agitated.· Sitters or certified nursing assistants do not give medications or insert IVs.· After delivering a baby by caesarean section, Dougherty was given medication for what appeared to be normal postoperative pain.
· He confided the medications never helped with his violent thoughts.
· In three short months she didn't need the medication she had been dependent on for years.· He no longer needs the medication, says Wong, and he has been breathing easily this year.· If you aren't exempt and need medication regularly, it might be worth buying a pre-payment certificate.
· These services could include prescribing certain medications and the referral of patients to medical specialists.· If your doctor prescribes a medication that disrupts your sleep, you may want to ask her two questions.· Overall, these data support the safety and effectiveness of Internet prescribing of selected medications.· California and 29 other states have similar statutes barring the prescribing of medication to end life.· Of course, I do have a few problems, but I have good caring doctors who have prescribed medication.· First, ask if there are other medications or treatment alternatives to the prescribed medication.· All prescribed medications, hospital stays, and transportation were offered free of charge.· If you find a prescribed medication is disrupting your sleep, the effects may be temporary.
· Some patients had voiced initial apprehension about their continuing to receive medication, but most were thought to be neutral about fundholding.· Homeless patients receive medication to get well enough to return to the streets where they live until their next psychotic episode.· Sigsworth had not been receiving any medication at the hospital to help him over his withdrawal.· When the program ends in December 2002, patients using Diflucan will continue to receive the medication for free, Pfizer said.
· People requiring regular medication would also be exempt from prescription charges.· Therefore, many adults who drive or who have controlled seizures caused by Structural lesions will require medication indefinitely.· Crohn's disease causes chronic gastrointestinal symptoms which may require prolonged medication and surgical intervention.
· Therefore, the therapist suggested she should stop this medication.· This factor alone is a great deterrent to stopping medication in many instances.· All side effects disappeared spontaneously after stopping the study medication.· He had stopped taking his medication and had become violent and irrational.· Ann was to stop her medication completely.
· Do not spend your life taking over-the-counter medication for the slightest ache or pain.· Older people might forget whether they took medication, or have trouble keeping track of what to take, and when.· Most sufferers stick with their jobs and take medication but others have to quit.· Pros: A great way to temporarily impair mental processes without having to take medication.· She had smoked one pack of cigarettes daily for six years and was taking no medication.· He will have to take medication for the rest of his life.· So many people are frightened of being sad that they take medication to stop such feelings.· Her doctor gave her a choice: Take medication or lose weight.
· There is no known cure but the illness can be treated - by medication backed by practical and caring support.
· She may, for example, neglect her diet, use harmful medication, and smoke and/or drink more.· But many people, for various reasons, refuse to use lithium or other medications that control the illness.· Don't rush to use medications before the nature of the problem is clear.· The second is not to use the medication with those who are at risk for a serious adverse reaction.· Nobody wants to use these medications.· Once the patient has discontinued or started tapering the previously used medications, prophylactic agents are started.
Word family
WORD FAMILYnounmedicalmedicationmedicinemedicadjectivemedicalmedicatedmedicinaladverbmedicallymedicinally
 medicine or drugs given to people who are illbe on medication (for something) He’s on medication for high blood pressure.COLLOCATIONSverbstake medication· Are you taking any medication?be on medication (=be taking a type of medicine)· He's on medication for his blood pressure.prescribe medication (=arrange for someone to take a particular type of medicine)· Doctors should always explain the reasons for prescribing any medication.give medication (also administer medication formal)· Teachers are not allowed to administer medication.use medication· The leaflet tells you how to use the medication correctly.stop a medication (=stop taking a medication)· I stopped the medication when I found out I was pregnant.come off a medication (=stop taking a medication)· Coming off the medication made him more aggressive.adjectivesover-the-counter medication (=one that you can buy without a doctor's order)· There are many over-the-counter medications available for headaches.prescribed medication (=one for which you need a doctor's order)· What happens if the patient does not take their prescribed medication?regular medication (=one that someone takes often)· He is on regular medication to prevent fits.
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