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# medicine

noun (medicine — uncountable; a medicine, medicines — a kind of drug)

«medicine» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

1. A pill, liquid or cream that a doctor or chemist gives to help you get better when ill. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/medicine/#m1)
2. The science and work of doctors: studying medicine. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/medicine/#m2)
3. Something that makes you feel better: «Laughter is the best medicine». [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/medicine/#m3)

### In the lessons

In health and safety: only take medicine from a trusted adult, in the right dose; never take someone else's medicine; medicine is not candy even if it tastes sweet; keep it locked away from small children; read the label. If a child swallows medicine by mistake, tell an adult at once (poison helpline). In science: medicine fights illness; vaccines are a kind of medicine. Phrases: take medicine, cough medicine, a dose of medicine, medicine cabinet, study medicine.

### Examples

- Mum gave me some cough medicine. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/medicine/#x1)
- Only take medicine from a grown-up you trust. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/medicine/#x2)
- Never take medicine that belongs to someone else. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/medicine/#x3)
- Keep medicines out of reach of little children. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/medicine/#x4)
- The medicine tastes like strawberries, but it is not a sweet. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/medicine/#x5)
- My aunt studied medicine and became a doctor. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/medicine/#x6)
- Take the medicine twice a day after food. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/medicine/#x7)
- Laughter is the best medicine. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/medicine/#x8)

### Note

Usually uncountable (some medicine), countable for kinds (different medicines). Say «MED-sin» (UK) or «MED-i-sin» (US). Myth: more medicine does not work faster — too much is dangerous. In maths: «5 ml twice a day for 3 days» = 5 × 2 × 3 = 30 ml.

## In Jewish tradition

Proverbs says a merry heart is good medicine. Jeremiah uses medicine for a hurt too deep for any cure.

**Interpretation.** Tradition values joy and health, and it also teaches that healing comes ultimately from God.

### Examples

- A merry heart is a good medicine; but a broken spirit drieth the bones. (Writings PRO.17.22, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/M/medicine/#x1)
- None deemeth of thy wound that it may be bound up; thou hast no healing medicines. (Prophets JER.30.13, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/M/medicine/#x2)
- Go up into Gilead, and take balm, O virgin daughter of Egypt; in vain dost thou use many medicines; there is no cure for thee. (Prophets JER.46.11, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/M/medicine/#x3)

### Note

Usually uncountable (some medicine), countable for kinds (different medicines). Say «MED-sin» (UK) or «MED-i-sin» (US). Myth: more medicine does not work faster — too much is dangerous. In maths: «5 ml twice a day for 3 days» = 5 × 2 × 3 = 30 ml.

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «medicine» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/medicine/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«medicine» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/medicine.html) on Mova free.
- [Trees and pragmatics of «medicine» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/M/medicine/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«medicine» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/medicine.html) on Mova free.