medicine

/ˈmed(ɪ).sn̩/ · noun

Meaning

A substance which specifically promotes healing when ingested or consumed in some way.
A treatment or cure.
The study of the cause, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of disease or illness.
The profession of physicians, surgeons and related specialisms; those who practice medicine.
Ritual magic used, as by a medicine man, to promote a desired outcome in healing, hunting, warfare etc.
Among the Native Americans, any object supposed to give control over natural or magical forces, to act as a protective charm, or to cause healing.
To treat with medicine.

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