medicine 2
noundomain: artefact
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EnglishDefinition
(medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease
Hypernym
drug 1
noun
a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic
Substance_meronym
physostigmine 1
noun
used in treatment of Alzheimer's disease and glaucoma
betulin 1
noun
an abundant, naturally occurring triterpene; it is commonly isolated from the bark of birch trees and forms up to 30% of the dry weight of the extractive.
camphene 1
noun
a bicyclic monoterpene and a minor constituent of many essential oils such as turpentine, cypress oil, camphor oil, citronella oil, neroli, ginger oil, and valerian.
ciclosporin 1
noun
an immunosuppressant drug widely used in organ transplantation to prevent rejection.
guaiacol 1
noun
a naturally occurring organic compound with the formula C6H4(OH)(OCH3), discovered by Ascanio Sobrero.
Domain_of_synset_-_TOPIC
medicine 1
noun
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
EnglishDerivationally related form
medicinal 1
adjective
having the properties of medicine
medicate 2
verb
treat medicinally, treat with medicine
medicine 1
verb
treat medicinally, treat with medicine
medicate 1
verb
impregnate with a medicinal substance
Hyponym
acyclovir 1
noun
an oral antiviral drug (trade name Zovirax) used to treat genital herpes; does not cure the disease but relieves the symptoms
alendronate 1
noun
a tablet (trade name Fosamax) prescribed to prevent or treat osteoporosis in women after menopause
allopurinol 1
noun
a drug (trade name Zyloprim) used to treat gout and other conditions in which there is an excessive buildup of uric acid
amrinone 1
noun
a drug (trade name Inocor) used intravenously in heart failure; increases strength of contraction of myocardium
analgesic 1
noun
a medicine used to relieve pain
Substance_holonym
physostigmine 1
noun
used in treatment of Alzheimer's disease and glaucoma
betulin 1
noun
an abundant, naturally occurring triterpene; it is commonly isolated from the bark of birch trees and forms up to 30% of the dry weight of the extractive.
camphene 1
noun
a bicyclic monoterpene and a minor constituent of many essential oils such as turpentine, cypress oil, camphor oil, citronella oil, neroli, ginger oil, and valerian.
ciclosporin 1
noun
an immunosuppressant drug widely used in organ transplantation to prevent rejection.
guaiacol 1
noun
a naturally occurring organic compound with the formula C6H4(OH)(OCH3), discovered by Ascanio Sobrero.
Member_of_this_domain_-_TOPIC
prescription(a) 1
adjective
available only with a doctor's written prescription
nonprescription(a) 1
adjective
purchasable without a doctor's prescription
medicine 1
noun
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
