The word "medicine" is a noun that refers to the tablets, pills, capsules, injections, liquids, drugs, or plants that help a person who is sick or in pain.
The doctor prescribed some medicine for Amina’s severe headaches.
Edward went to the pharmacy to pick up some medicine for his kids.
Be careful! That medicine is very strong.
Some medicine needs to be taken with food.
Theresa went to college to study medicine.
He doesn’t like to take medicine, but he needs it.
A popular abbreviation for "medicine" is "med" or "meds."
Ronald is off his meds.
The doctor prescribed some meds for his patient.
Theresa is going to med school.
The word "medicinal" is an adjective:
There are medicinal uses for many herbs.
A medicinal application was discovered for a chemical created in a laboratory.
Green tea seems to have some medicinal properties.
The word "medicate" is a verb. To medicate is to give medicine or a drug to someone.
Doctors medicated the patient prior to surgery.
Our dog is being medicated for arthritis.
Through the use of drugs and alcohol, some people self-medicate to relieve their physical or mental pain.
