das Medikament, -e
medicine · medication
Eine Substanz oder ein Mittel, das Menschen einnehmen oder auftragen, um Krankheiten zu heilen, Schmerzen zu lindern oder Beschwerden zu verringern.
The German word "Medikament" is a noun meaning "medication" or "drug". It derives from the Latin medicamentum, related to medicus (doctor), indicating something used for healing.
- Root word: Medik- relates to medical treatment.
- The suffix -ament denotes an instrument or means.
Similar words in German:
- Arzneimittel (medicine, pharmaceutical product)
- Heilmittel (remedy, cure)
- Medizin (medicine, medical science or remedy)
Differences:
- Medikament and Arzneimittel are often used interchangeably for medicines.
- Heilmittel is broader, including all cures or treatments, not just pharmaceuticals.
- Medizin can refer both to medicine as a science and to remedies, but less specifically to individual drugs.
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Examples
Sie nimmt das Medikament jeden Morgen.noun
She takes the medicine every morning.
Der Arzt verschreibt ein neues Medikament.noun
The doctor prescribes a new medication.
Welche Nebenwirkungen haben diese Medikamente?noun
What side effects do these medications have?
Dieses Medikament hilft gegen starke Kopfschmerzen.noun
This medication helps relieve severe headaches.
Bewahren Sie das Medikament außerhalb der Reichweite von Kindern auf.noun
Keep the medication out of the reach of children.
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