1a: a substance or preparation used in treating disease

2a: the science and art dealing with the maintenance of health and the prevention, alleviation, or cure of disease

3: a substance (such as a drug or potion) used to treat something other than disease

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“Medicine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/medicine. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.