medicine

med·i·cine

M0191800 (mĕd′ĭ-sĭn)n.1. a. The science and art of diagnosing and treating disease or injury and maintaining health.b. The branch of this science encompassing treatment by drugs, diet, exercise, and other nonsurgical means.2. The practice of medicine.3. A substance, especially a drug, used to treat the signs and symptoms of a disease, condition, or injury.4. Something that serves as a remedy or corrective: medicine for rebuilding the economy; measures that were harsh medicine.5. a. Shamanistic practices or beliefs, especially among Native Americans.b. Something, such as a ritual practice or sacred object, believed to control natural or supernatural powers or serve as a preventive or remedy.

[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin medicīna, from feminine of medicīnus, of a doctor, from medicus, physician; see medical.]

medicine

(ˈmɛdɪsɪn; ˈmɛdsɪn) n1. (Medicine) any drug or remedy for use in treating, preventing, or alleviating the symptoms of disease2. (Medicine) the science of preventing, diagnosing, alleviating, or curing disease3. (Medicine) any nonsurgical branch of medical science4. (Medicine) the practice or profession of medicine: he's in medicine. 5. (Anthropology & Ethnology) something regarded by primitive people as having magical or remedial properties6. take one's medicine to accept a deserved punishment7. a taste of one's own medicine a dose of one's own medicine an unpleasant experience in retaliation for and by similar methods to an unkind or aggressive act[C13: via Old French from Latin medicīna (ars) (art of) healing, from medicus doctor, from medērī to heal]

med•i•cine

(ˈmɛd ə sɪn; esp. Brit. ˈmɛd sən)

n., v. -cined, -cin•ing. n. 1. any substance used in treating disease or illness. 2. the art, science, or profession of preserving health and of curing or alleviating disease. 3. a. the art or science of treating disease by nonsurgical means. b. the branch of the medical profession concerned with this. 4. (among North American Indians) any object or practice regarded as having magical powers. v.t. 5. to administer medicine to. Idioms: take one's medicine, to submit bravely or resignedly to punishment, esp. when deserved. [1175–1225; Middle English < Latin medicīna (ars) healing (art), feminine of medicīnus of a physician. See medical, -ine¹]

med·i·cine

(mĕd′ĭ-sĭn)1. The scientific study of diagnosing, treating, or preventing disease and injury to the body or mind.2. A drug or other substance used to treat a disease or injury.

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Noun	1.	medicine - the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniquesmedical specialtyemergency procedure - (medicine) a procedure adopted to meet an emergency (especially a medical emergency)infusion - (medicine) the passive introduction of a substance (a fluid or drug or electrolyte) into a vein or between tissues (as by gravitational force)practice of medicine, medicine - the learned profession that is mastered by graduate training in a medical school and that is devoted to preventing or alleviating or curing diseases and injuries; "he studied medicine at Harvard"uranalysis, urinalysis - (medicine) the chemical analysis of urine (for medical diagnosis)scatology - (medicine) the chemical analysis of excrement (for medical diagnosis or for paleontological purposes)therapy - (medicine) the act of caring for someone (as by medication or remedial training etc.); "the quarterback is undergoing treatment for a knee injury"; "he tried every treatment the doctors suggested"; "heat therapy gave the best relief"irrigation - (medicine) cleaning a wound or body organ by flushing or washing out with water or a medicated solutionbloodletting - formerly used as a treatment to reduce excess blood (one of the four humors of medieval medicine)actinotherapy, radiation therapy, radiotherapy, irradiation, radiation - (medicine) the treatment of disease (especially cancer) by exposure to a radioactive substancetomography, imaging - (medicine) obtaining pictures of the interior of the bodyvenipuncture - (medicine) puncture of a vein through the skin in order to withdraw blood for analysis or to start an intravenous drip or to inject medication or a radiopaque dyeteras, monster - (medicine) a grossly malformed and usually nonviable fetusgauze, gauze bandage - (medicine) bleached cotton cloth of plain weave used for bandages and dressingsmedicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine - (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of diseaseointment, salve, unguent, balm, unction - semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritationpercussor, plessor, plexor - (medicine) a small hammer with a rubber head used in percussive examinations of the chest and in testing reflexestruss - (medicine) a bandage consisting of a pad and belt; worn to hold a hernia in place by pressureachromia - an absence of normal pigmentation especially in the skin (as in albinism) or in red blood cellssuccedaneum - (medicine) something that can be used as a substitute (especially any medicine that may be taken in place of another)regimen, regime - (medicine) a systematic plan for therapy (often including diet)medical science - the science of dealing with the maintenance of health and the prevention and treatment of diseaseallergology - the branch of medical science that studies the causes and treatment of allergiesanesthesiology - the branch of medical science that studies and applies anestheticsangiology - the branch of medical science that studies the blood and lymph vessels and their disordersbacteriology - the branch of medical science that studies bacteria in relation to diseasebiomedicine - the branch of medical science that studies the ability of organisms to withstand environmental stress (as in space travel)biomedicine - the branch of medical science that applies biological and physiological principles to clinical practicecardiology - the branch of medicine dealing with the heart and its diseasesdental medicine, dentistry, odontology - the branch of medicine dealing with the anatomy and development and diseases of the teethprosthetics - the branch of medicine dealing with the production and use of artificial body partsdermatology - the branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its diseasesemergency medicine - the branch of medicine concerned with the prompt diagnosis and treatment of injuries or trauma or sudden illnessendocrinology - the branch of medicine dealing with the endocrine glands and their secretionsepidemiology - the branch of medical science dealing with the transmission and control of diseaseforensic medicine, forensic pathology - the branch of medical science that uses medical knowledge for legal purposes; "forensic pathology provided the evidence that convicted the murderer"gastroenterology - the branch of medicine that studies the gastrointestinal tract and its diseasesgeriatrics, gerontology - the branch of medical science that deals with diseases and problems specific to old peoplegynaecology, gynecology - the branch of medicine that deals with the diseases and hygiene of womenhaematology, hematology - the branch of medicine that deals with diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs
	2.	medicine - (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of diseasemedicament, medication, medicinal drugacyclovir, Zovirax - an oral antiviral drug (trade name Zovirax) used to treat genital herpes; does not cure the disease but relieves the symptomsalendronate, Fosamax - a tablet (trade name Fosamax) prescribed to prevent or treat osteoporosis in women after menopauseallopurinol, Zyloprim - a drug (trade name Zyloprim) used to treat gout and other conditions in which there is an excessive buildup of uric acidamrinone, Inocor - a drug (trade name Inocor) used intravenously in heart failure; increases strength of contraction of myocardiumanalgesic, anodyne, pain pill, painkiller - a medicine used to relieve painangiogenesis inhibitor - a drug that is designed to prevent the growth of blood vessels that nourish tumorsantiarrhythmic, antiarrhythmic drug, antiarrhythmic medication - a drug used to treat an abnormal heart rhythmantibacterial, antibacterial drug, bactericide - any drug that destroys bacteria or inhibits their growthanticholinergic, anticholinergic drug - a substance that opposes or blocks the action of acetylcholineanticholinesterase - a medicine that inhibits cholinesterase by combining with it and so has a cholinergic effectanticoagulant, anticoagulant medication, decoagulant - medicine that prevents or retards the clotting of bloodanticonvulsant, anticonvulsant drug, antiepileptic, antiepileptic drug - a drug used to treat or prevent convulsions (as in epilepsy)antidepressant, antidepressant drug - any of a class of drugs used to treat depression; often have undesirable side effectsantidiabetic, antidiabetic drug - a drug used to treat diabetes mellitusantidiarrheal, antidiarrheal drug - a drug used to control or stop diarrheaantidiuretic, antidiuretic drug - a drug that limits the formation of urineantiemetic, antiemetic drug - a drug that prevents or alleviates nausea and vomitingantihistamine - a medicine used to treat allergies and hypersensitive reactions and colds; works by counteracting the effects of histamine on a receptor siteantihypertensive, antihypertensive drug - a drug that reduces high blood pressureanti-inflammatory, anti-inflammatory drug - a medicine intended to reduce inflammationantiprotozoal, antiprotozoal drug - a medicinal drug used to fight diseases (like malaria) that are caused by protozoaantipyretic, febrifuge - any medicine that lowers body temperature to prevent or alleviate feverantiseptic - a substance that destroys micro-organisms that carry disease without harming body tissuesantispasmodic, antispasmodic agent, spasmolytic - a drug used to relieve or prevent spasms (especially of the smooth muscles)antitussive - any medicine used to suppress or relieve coughingantiviral, antiviral agent, antiviral drug - any drug that destroys virusesAPC - a drug combination found in some over-the-counter headache remedies (aspirin and phenacetin and caffeine)astringent, astringent drug, styptic - a drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canalsatomic cocktail - an oral dose of radioactive substance used in treatment and diagnosis of cancerazathioprine, Imuran - an immunosuppressive drug (trade name Imuran) used to prevent rejection of a transplanted organblocking agent, blocker - a class of drugs that inhibit (block) some biological processbronchodilator - a drug that relaxes and dilates the bronchial passageways and improves the passages of air into the lungscalcium blocker, calcium-channel blocker - any of a class of drugs that block the flow of the electrolyte calcium (either in nerve cell conduction or smooth muscle contraction of the heart); has been used in the treatment of angina or arrhythmia or hypertension or migrainecarminative - medication that prevents the formation of gas in the alimentary tract or eases its passingAtromid-S, clofibrate - a drug (trade name Atromid-S) that reduces lipids in the blood serum; used to treat some cardiovascular diseasesclopidogrel bisulfate, Plavix - a blood thinner (trade name Plavix) approved for the treatment of mild heart attacks; works by preventing blood platelets from sticking together to form clots that would restrict blood flowcold medicine - medicine intended to relieve the symptoms of the common cold
	3.	medicine - the learned profession that is mastered by graduate training in a medical school and that is devoted to preventing or alleviating or curing diseases and injuries; "he studied medicine at Harvard"practice of medicinelearned profession - one of the three professions traditionally believed to require advanced learning and high principlespreventive medicine - the branch of medicine concerned with preventing disease; "the medical establishment doesn't profit from preventive medicine"alternative medicine - the practice of medicine without the use of drugs; may involve herbal medicines or self-awareness or biofeedback or acupuncturecomplementary medicine - the practice of medicine that combines traditional medicine with alternative medicinegroup practice - (medicine) the practice of medicine by a group of physicians who share their premises and other resourcesmedical specialty, medicine - the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniquesquack - act as a medical quack or a charlatandoctor - give medical treatment tovet - provide veterinary care forvet - provide (a person) with medical carenurse - try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury; "He nursed his cold with Chinese herbs"dispense, administer - give or apply (medications)transfuse - give a transfusion (e.g., of blood) todigitalize - administer digitalis such that the patient benefits maximally without getting adverse effectscure, bring around, heal - provide a cure for, make healthy again; "The treatment cured the boy's acne"; "The quack pretended to heal patients but never managed to"remedy, relieve - provide relief for; "remedy his illness"dress - apply a bandage or medication to; "dress the victim's wounds"poultice, plaster - dress by covering with a therapeutic substancebandage - dress by covering or binding; "The nurse bandaged a sprained ankle"; "bandage an incision"strap - secure (a sprained joint) with a strapsplint - support with a splint; "splint a broken finger"operate on, operate - perform surgery on; "The doctors operated on the patient but failed to save his life"venesect - practice venesectionmedicine, medicate - treat medicinally, treat with medicinemedicate - impregnate with a medicinal substancedrug, dose - administer a drug to; "They drugged the kidnapped tourist"dope up, dope - give a narcotic to; "The athletes were dope by the coach before the race"soup - dope (a racehorse)salve - apply a salve to, usually for the purpose of healingleech, phlebotomise, phlebotomize, bleed - draw blood; "In the old days, doctors routinely bled patients as part of the treatment"inject, shoot - give an injection to; "We injected the glucose into the patient's vein"infuse - introduce into the body through a vein, for therapeutic purposes; "Some physiologists infuses sugar solutions into the veins of animals"vaccinate, immunise, immunize, inoculate - perform vaccinations or produce immunity in by inoculation; "We vaccinate against scarlet fever"; "The nurse vaccinated the children in the school"cup, transfuse - treat by applying evacuated cups to the patient's skinancylose, ankylose - undergo ankylosis; "joints ankylose"ancylose, ankylose - produce ankylosis by surgeryeviscerate - remove the contents of; "eviscerate the stomach"diagnose - subject to a medical analysisexplore - examine (organs) for diagnostic purposespalpate, feel - examine (a body part) by palpation; "The nurse palpated the patient's stomach"; "The runner felt her pulse"amputate, cut off - remove surgically; "amputate limbs"slough off - separate from surrounding living tissue, as in an abortioneviscerate, resect - surgically remove a part of a structure or an organ
	4.	medicine - punishment for one's actions; "you have to face the music"; "take your medicine"musicpenalisation, penalization, penalty, punishment - the act of punishing
Verb	1.	medicine - treat medicinally, treat with medicinemedicatepractice of medicine, medicine - the learned profession that is mastered by graduate training in a medical school and that is devoted to preventing or alleviating or curing diseases and injuries; "he studied medicine at Harvard"care for, treat - provide treatment for; "The doctor treated my broken leg"; "The nurses cared for the bomb victims"; "The patient must be treated right away or she will die"; "Treat the infection with antibiotics"drug, dose - administer a drug to; "They drugged the kidnapped tourist"salve - apply a salve to, usually for the purpose of healing

medicine

noun remedy, drug, cure, prescription, medication, nostrum, physic, medicament herbal medicinesRelated words
adjectives Aesculapian, iatric
like pharmacomaniaQuotations
"Formerly, when religion was strong and science weak, men mistook magic for medicine; now, when science is strong and religion weak, men mistake medicine for magic" [Thomas Szasz The Second Skin]

Medicine

Branches of medicine aetiology or etiology, anaesthetics, anaplasty, anatomy, andrology, angiology, audiology, aviation medicine, bacteriology, balneology, bioastronautics, biomedicine, cardiology, chiropody, dental hygiene or oral hygiene, dental surgery, dentistry, dermatology, diagnostics, eccrinology, electrophysiology, electrotherapeutics, embryology, encephalography, endocrinology, endodontics, epidemiology, exodontics, forensic or legal medicine, gastroenterology, genitourinary medicine, geratology, geriatrics, gerontology, gynaecology or (U.S.) gynecology, haematology or (U.S.) hematology, hydrotherapeutics, immunochemistry, immunology, industrial medicine, internal medicine, laryngology, materia medica, midwifery, morbid anatomy, myology, neonatology, nephrology, neuroanatomy, neuroendocrinology, neurology, neuropathology, neurophysiology, neuropsychiatry, neurosurgery, nosology, nostology, nuclear medicine, nutrition, obstetrics, odontology, oncology, ophthalmology, optometry, orthodontics or orthodontia, orthopaedics or (U.S.) orthopedics, orthoptics, orthotics, osteology, osteoplasty, otolaryngology, otology, paediatrics or (U.S.) pediatrics, pathology, periodontics, pharyngology, physical medicine, physiotherapy or (U.S.) physiatrics, plastic surgery, posology, preventive medicine, proctology, psychiatry, psychoanalysis, psychology, radiology, rheumatology, rhinology, serology, space medicine, spare-part surgery, speech therapy, sports medicine, stomatology, surgery, symptomatology, syphilology, therapeutics, tocology or tokology, toxicology, trichology, urology, venereology, veterinary science or medicine, virologyMedical practitioners and specialists aetiologist or etiologist, anaesthetist, anatomist, andrologist, audiologist, bacteriologist, balneologist, barefoot doctor, cardiologist, chiropodist, consultant, dental hygienist or oral hygienist, dentist or dental surgeon, dermatologist, diagnostician, dietitian, district nurse, doctor, electrophysiologist, embryologist, endocrinologist, endodontist, epidemiologist, exodontist, extern or externe (U.S. & Canad.), forensic scientist, gastroenterologist, general practitioner or GP, geriatrician or geriatrist, gerontologist, gynaecologist or (U.S.) gynecologist, haematologist or (U.S.) hematologist, health visitor, house physician, houseman, hydrotherapist, immunologist, intern or interne (U.S. & Canad.), internist, junior doctor, laboratory technician, laryngologist, matron, midwife, myologist, neonatologist, nephrologist, neuroanatomist, neurologist, neuropathologist, neurophysiologist, neuropsychiatrist, neurosurgeon, nosologist, nurse, nursing officer, nutritionist, obstetrician, occupational therapist, odontologist, oncologist, ophthalmologist, optician, optometrist, orderly, orthodontist, orthopaedist or (U.S.) orthopedist, orthoptist, orthotist, osteologist, otolaryngologist, otologist, paediatrician or (U.S.) pediatrician, paramedic, pathologist, pharyngologist, physiotherapist or physio, plastic surgeon, proctologist, psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, psychologist, radiographer, radiologist, registrar, resident (U.S. & Canad.), rheumatologist, rhinologist, serologist, speech therapist, surgeon, syphilologist, therapist, toxicologist, trichologist, urologist, venereologist, veterinary surgeon, vet or (U.S.) veterinarian, virologistMedical and surgical instruments and equipment arthroscope, artificial heart, artificial kidney, aspirator, bandage, bedpan, bistoury, bronchoscope, cannula or canula, cardiograph, catheter, catling, clamp, clinical thermometer, colonoscope, colposcope, compressor, CT scanner or CAT scanner, curet or curette, cystoscope, defibrillator, depressor, dialysis machine, drain, electrocardiograph, electroencephalograph, electromyograph, encephalogram, endoscope, fetoscope, fibrescope or (U.S.) fiberscope, fluoroscope, forceps, gamma camera, gastroscope, gonioscope, haemostat or (U.S.) hemostat, heart-lung machine, heat lamp, hypodermic or hypodermic needle, hypodermic or hypodermic syringe, inhalator, inspirator, iron lung, kidney machine, kymograph or cymograph, lancet or lance, laparoscope, laryngoscope, life-support machine, microscope, nebulizer, needle, nephroscope, oesophagoscope or (U.S.) esophagoscope, ophthalmoscope, orthoscope, otoscope, oxygen mask, oxygen tent, pacemaker, packing, perimeter, pharyngoscope, plaster cast, pneumatometer, pneumograph, probe, proctoscope, Pulmotor (trademark), raspatory, respirator, resuscitator, retinoscope, retractor, rheometer, rhinoscope, roentgenoscope or röntgenoscope, scalpel, scanner, skiascope, sling, sound, specimen bottle, speculum, sphygmograph, sphygmomanometer, spirograph, spirometer, splint, stethoscope, stomach pump, stretcher, stupe, stylet, styptic pencil, suture, swab, syringe, thoracoscope, tourniquet, trepan, trephine, trocar, ultrasound scanner, urethroscope, urinometer, ventilator, wet pack, X-ray machineBranches of alternative medicine acupressure, acupuncture, Alexander technique, aromatherapy, autogenic training, Bach flower remedy, biofeedback, chiropractic, herbalism, homeopathy or homoeopathy, hydrotherapy, hypnosis, hypnotherapy, iridology, kinesiology, massage, moxibustion, naturopathy, osteopathy, radionics, reflexology, shiatsu

medicine

noun1. An agent used to restore health:cure, elixir, medicament, medication, nostrum, physic, remedy.2. A substance used in the treatment of disease:drug, medicament, medication, pharmaceutical.

Translations

内服剂内服药医学药

medicine

(ˈmedsin) noun1. a substance, especially a liquid for swallowing, that is used to treat or keep away disease or illness. a dose of medicine. 内服药（剂） 2. the science of curing people who are ill, or making their suffering less (especially by means other than surgery). He is studying medicine.医学medicinal (məˈdisinl) adjective1. having the power to heal and used as a medicine. medicinal substances.药用的2. of healing. for medicinal purposes.治疗的meˈdicinally adverb药用上

medicine

→ 药zhCN

I'm already taking this medicine → 我已经服用这种药了

medicine

[med´ĭ-sin] 1. any drug or remedy.2. the art and science of the diagnosis and treatment of disease and the maintenance of health.3. the nonsurgical treatment of disease.alternative medicine see medicine" >complementary and alternative medicine.aviation medicine the branch of medicine that deals with the physiologic, medical, psychologic, and epidemiologic problems involved in flying.ayurvedic medicine the traditional medicine of India, done according to Hindu scriptures and making use of plants and other healing materials native to India.behavioral medicine a type of psychosomatic medicine focused on psychological means of influencing physical symptoms, such as biofeedback or relaxation.clinical medicine 1. the study of disease by direct examination of the living patient.2. the last two years of the usual curriculum in a medical college.complementary medicine (complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)) a large and diverse set of systems of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention based on philosophies and techniques other than those used in conventional Western medicine, often derived from traditions of medical practice used in other, non-Western cultures. Such practices may be described as alternative, that is, existing as a body separate from and as a replacement for conventional Western medicine, or complementary, that is, used in addition to conventional Western practice. CAM is characterized by its focus on the whole person as a unique individual, on the energy of the body and its influence on health and disease, on the healing power of nature and the mobilization of the body's own resources to heal itself, and on the treatment of the underlying causes, rather than symptoms, of disease. Many of the techniques used are the subject of controversy and have not been validated by controlled studies.emergency medicine the medical specialty that deals with the acutely ill or injured who require immediate medical treatment. See also emergency and care" >emergency care.experimental medicine study of the science of healing diseases based on experimentation in animals.family medicine family practice.forensic medicine the application of medical knowledge to questions of law; see also jurisprudence" >medical jurisprudence. Called also legal medicine.group medicine the practice of medicine by a group of physicians, usually representing various specialties, who are associated together for the cooperative diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.internal medicine the medical specialty that deals with diagnosis and medical treatment of diseases and disorders of internal structures of the body.legal medicine forensic medicine.nuclear medicine the branch of medicine concerned with the use of radionuclides in diagnosis and treatment of disease.patent medicine a drug or remedy protected by a trademark, available without a prescription.physical medicine physiatry.preclinical medicine the subjects studied in medicine before the student observes actual diseases in patients.preventive medicine the branch of medical study and practice aimed at preventing disease and promoting health.proprietary medicine any chemical, drug, or similar preparation used in the treatment of diseases, if such article is protected against free competition as to name, product, composition, or process of manufacture by secrecy, patent, trademark, or copyright, or by other means.psychosomatic medicine the study of the interrelations between bodily processes and emotional life.socialized medicine a system of medical care regulated and controlled by the government; called also state medicine.space medicine the branch of medicine" >aviation medicine concerned with conditions encountered by human beings in space.sports medicine the field of medicine concerned with injuries sustained in athletic endeavors, including their prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.state medicine socialized medicine.travel medicine (travelers' medicine) the subspecialty of medicine" >tropical medicine consisting of the diagnosis and treatment or prevention of diseases of travelers.tropical medicine medical science as applied to diseases occurring primarily in the tropics and subtropics.veterinary medicine the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of animals other than humans.

med·i·cine

(med'i-sin), 1. A drug. 2. The art of preventing or curing disease; the science concerned with disease in all its relations. 3. The study and treatment of general diseases or those affecting the internal parts of the body, especially those not usually requiring surgical intervention. [L. medicina, fr. medicus, physician (see medicus)]

medicine

(mĕd′ĭ-sĭn)n.1. a. The science and art of diagnosing and treating disease or injury and maintaining health.b. The branch of this science encompassing treatment by drugs, diet, exercise, and other nonsurgical means.2. The practice of medicine.3. A substance, especially a drug, used to treat the signs and symptoms of a disease, condition, or injury.4. a. Shamanistic practices or beliefs, especially among Native Americans.b. Something, such as a ritual practice or sacred object, believed to control natural or supernatural powers or serve as a preventive or remedy.

medicine

Medspeak
(1) The art and science of maintaining health; recognising, understanding, preventing, diagnosing, alleviating, managing and treating diseases, injuries, disorders and deformities in all their relations that affect the human body in general, including surgery.
(2) A popular term for internal medicine.
Therapeutics
A drug or therapeutic agent.

medicine

Medtalk A discipline devoted to understanding and treating disease, often referring to physical and chemical mechanisms. Related terms are Addiction medicine, Aerospace medicine, Behavioral medicine, Botanical medicine, Boutique medicine, Cardiovascular medicine, Chinese herbal medicine, Community medicine, Complementary medicine, Cookbook medicine, Correctional medicine, Critical care medicine, Defensive medicine, Electromedicine, Emergency medicine, Energy medicine, Environmental medicine, Ethnic traditional Chinese medicine, Evidence-based medicine, Evolutionary medicine, Field medicine, Folk medicine, Fringe medicine, Gender-specific medicine, Global medicine, Herbal medicine, Humanistic medicine, Integrative medicine, Japanese medicine, Legal medicine, Low yield medicine, Mail-order medicine, Mainstream medicine, Mickey Mouse medicine, Military medicine, Mind/body medicine, Molecular medicine, Mountain medicine, Nuclear medicine, Occupational medicine, Organized medicine, Orthomolecular medicine, Palliative medicine, Patient-oriented medicine, Pain medicine, Performing arts medicine, Preclinical medicine, Preventive medicine, Psychosomatic medicine, Rehabilitation medicine, Schüssler's biochemical system of medicine, Social medicine, Socialized medicine, Space medicine, Sports medicine, Telemedicine, Traditional medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine, Transfusion medicine, Translational medicine, Travel medicine, Tropical medicine, Vibrational medicine, Wilderness medicine Therapeutics A drug or therapeutic agent See Black medicine, Natural medicine, Outdated medicine, Patent medicine, Pink medicine.

med·i·cine

(med'i-sin) 1. A drug. 2. The art of preventing, diagnosing, and treating disease; the science concerned with disease in all its aspects. 3. The study and treatment of general diseases or those affecting the internal parts of the body, especially those not usually requiring surgical intervention.

medicine

1. The branch of science devoted to the prevention of disease (hygiene), the restoration of the sick to health (therapy) and the safe management of childbirth (obstetrics). Medicine is a scientific discipline but the practice of medicine involves social skills and the exercise of sympathy, understanding and identification, not normally demanded of a scientist. 2. Medical practice not involving surgical operative intervention. In this sense, medicine and surgery are distinguished. 3. Any drug given for therapeutic purposes.

med·i·cine

(med'i-sin) 1. A drug. 2. Art of preventing or curing disease. 3. Study and treatment of general diseases or those affecting the internal parts of the body.

Patient discussion about medicine

Q. How effective are the traditional medicines? A. I agree, chinese medicine is more about preventing- having the person totaly healthy at all times and not only curing the disease.

Q. Is there any Chinese medicine for cancer. Hi every one! I am a student of famous University. I heard about Chinese Medicine but I don’t have any idea. One of the incurable diseases is cancer. Is there any Chinese medicine for cancer?A. hows it going DOC;I have seen and worked on patiants with lung cancer that had tried alternative meds(chines)and other natural remedies,and tried to cure them selves at home. when these patient come into the hospital they are almost in respiratory failure,because of the time they took with these unproven meds/IF alternative meds work for some people i am happy, but there needs to be more info on it for the general public, as you know all meds dont work for all people,the people that have been cured by chin meds should be monitered by both types of DR. during the treatment so that it can be proven.I will keep an open mind until this happens--peace--mrfoot56

Q. What are the most common Chinese Medicines that are most common in use? A. i think that acupuncture is the most common of all the chines treatments in use. but i have no statistics to back it up. but as i understand - it's one of the most important tools of the Chinese medicine.

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