noun
das Medikament, -e
gyógyszer
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 "medicine" or "medication".
It is derived from the Latin "medicamentum", related to "medicare" (to heal). The core word here is "Medik", relating to medical treatment.
Similar words:
- Arzneimittel (drug, pharmaceutical product)
- Heilmittel (remedy)
- Medizin (medicine, the field or the substance)
Differences:
- Medikament usually refers specifically to a pharmaceutical preparation for treatment.
- Arzneimittel is more formal/legal, used in regulations.
- Heilmittel can include non-drug remedies (like therapies).
- Medizin can mean both medical science and medicine in general.
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Examples
Sie nimmt das Medikament jeden Morgen.noun
Ő minden reggel beveszi a gyógyszert.
Der Arzt verschreibt ein neues Medikament.noun
Az orvos felír egy új gyógyszert.
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