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1.nounA substance which specifically promotes healing when ingested or consumed in some way.
2.nounA treatment or cure.
3.nounThe study of the cause, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of disease or illness."She's studying medicine at university because she wants to be a doctor in the future."
4.nounThe profession of physicians, surgeons and related specialisms; those who practice medicine.
5.nounRitual magic used, as by a medicine man, to promote a desired outcome in healing, hunting, warfare etc.
6.nounAmong the Native Americans, any object supposed to give control over natural or magical forces, to act as a protective charm, or to cause healing.
7.nounBlack magic, superstition.
8.nounA philter or love potion.
9.nounA physician.
10.nounRecreational drugs, especially alcoholic drinks.
11.verbTo treat with medicine.