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medication
med·i·ca·tion / ˌmedəˈkāshən/ • n. a substance used for medical treatment, esp. a medicine or drug: he'd been taking medication for depression | certain medications can cause dizziness. ∎ treatment using drugs: chronic gastrointestinal symptoms which may require prolonged medication. |
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medication
medication (med-i-kay-shŏn) n.
1. a substance administered by mouth, applied to the body, or introduced into the body for the purpose of treatment. See also premedication. 2. treatment of a patient using drugs. |
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"medication." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "medication." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O62-medication.html "medication." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O62-medication.html |
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