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medicines

Pronunciation: [ˈmɛdɪsɪnz]

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Learn how to use medicines in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “health”

(noun) medicines are substances taken to help you feel better when you are sick or in pain. They can be pills, liquids, or other forms that help your body heal or work properly.

Example

The doctor gave me some medicines to help with my cough.

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Taking too many medicines can sometimes make you feel worse instead of better.

Example

What medicines do you take when you get a cold?

Context: “science”

(noun) medicines can also refer to the study of how to cure diseases and improve health. This means learning about different kinds and how they affect the body.

Example

She wants to study medicines in college to become a doctor.

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He decided not to pursue a career in medicines because he prefers working with animals.

Example

What do you learn about in medicines class?

How to pronounce medicines

Pronunciation: [ˈmɛdɪsɪnz]

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