noun
die Medizin, -en
medicine
Das ist eine Wissenschaft, die sich mit Krankheiten, ihrer Behandlung und Vorbeugung beschäftigt.
The German word "Medizin" is a noun that means "medicine" or "medical science". It originates from the Latin medicina, referring to the art or practice of healing.
- The root word (excluding any prefixes) is "Medizin" itself, which directly denotes medicine or the field of medical treatment.
Similar words include:
- Heilkunde (healing art, medical science),
- Arznei (medicine, drug),
- Medikament (medication, drug).
Difference:
- Medizin refers broadly to the field of medicine or the concept of treatment.
- Arznei and Medikament emphasize the physical substances (medicines/drugs) used for treatment.
- Heilkunde focuses more on the knowledge or practice of healing rather than the substances.
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Examples
Er nimmt seine Medizin jeden Morgen.noun
He takes his medicine every morning.
Die Medizin wirkt schnell.noun
The medicine works quickly.
Wir müssen die Medizin pünktlich einnehmen.noun
We must take the medicine on time.
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