medicament

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease

Etymology

From Middle English medicament, either from Middle French médicament or its etymon, Latin medicāmentum.

In classic literature

Synonyms

medicine, medication, medicinal drug

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