Medicament
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmɛdɪkəmənt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Medicament is a noun meaning A medicine, medication or drug.
Meaning
A medicine, medication or drug.
Example Sentences
Many nostrums and traditional medicaments are mentioned throughout Greek literature as aphrodisiac stimulants.
The Saracens gave an entirely new face to pharmacy and chemistry. They introduced a great variety of salutary medicaments into Europe.
The musty smell of old thatch was mingled with the smell of Mrs Tulsi’s medicaments: bay rum, soft candles, Canadian Healing Oil, ammonia.
Before any drug or medicament is loosed upon the public, it is essential for its toxicity to be tested. That testing involves animals, but not necessarily in the way that LD50 previously worked.
Word Forms
- medicaments
Synonyms for medicament
Depending on context, synonyms include medicine, medication.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include medication, medicine, drug, remedy, product, medications.
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