Medizin

Definitions of Medizin
  1. noun
    the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
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    Zahnheilkunde, Zahnmedizin
    the branch of medicine dealing with the anatomy and development and diseases of the teeth
    Frauenheilkunde, Gynäkologie
    the branch of medicine that deals with the diseases and hygiene of women
    Neurologie
    (neurology) the branch of medicine that deals with the nervous system and its disorders
  2. noun
    the science of dealing with the maintenance of health and the prevention and treatment of disease
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    Chirurgie
    the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures
    Orthopädie
    the branch of medical science concerned with disorders or deformities of the spine and joints
    Neurologie
    the branch of medical science that deals with the nervous system
    Zahnheilkunde, Zahnmedizin
    the branch of medicine dealing with the anatomy and development and diseases of the teeth
    Frauenheilkunde, Gynäkologie
    the branch of medicine that deals with the diseases and hygiene of women
    Neurologie
    (neurology) the branch of medicine that deals with the nervous system and its disorders
  3. noun
    a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic
    synonyms: Arznei, Arzneimittel, Heilmittel, Medikament
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    Betäubungsmittel
    a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations
    Arznei, Arzneimittel, Heilmittel, Medikament
    (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease
    Droge, Rauschgift, Rauschmittel
    a drug that can produce mood changes and distorted perceptions
    Hasch, Haschisch, Marihuana
    the most commonly used illicit drug; considered a soft drug, it consists of the dried leaves of the hemp plant; smoked or chewed for euphoric effect
    Halluzinogen
    a psychoactive drug that induces hallucinations or altered sensory experiences
    Opium
    an addictive narcotic extracted from seed capsules of the opium poppy
    Abführmittel
    a purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels
    Arznei, Arzneimittel, Heilmittel, Medikament
    a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain
    Beruhigungsmittel
    a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person
    Schlaftablette
    a soporific drug in the form of a pill (or tablet or capsule)
    Tabak
    leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
    Alkohol, alkoholisches Getränk
    a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent
  4. noun
    (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease
    synonyms: Arznei, Arzneimittel, Heilmittel, Medikament
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    Abführmittel
    a purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels
    Arznei, Arzneimittel, Heilmittel, Medikament
    a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain
    Beruhigungsmittel
    a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person
    Antibiotikum, Schmerztablette
    a chemical substance derivable from a mold or bacterium that can kill microorganisms and cure bacterial infections
    Aspirin
    the acetylated derivative of salicylic acid; used as an analgesic anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Bayer, Empirin, and St. Joseph) usually taken in tablet form; used as an antipyretic; slows clotting of the blood by poisoning platelets
    Kopfschmerztablette
    a powdered form of aspirin
    Puder
    cosmetic powder for the face
    Morphin, Morphium
    an alkaloid narcotic drug extracted from opium; a powerful, habit-forming narcotic used to relieve pain
    Heilsalbe, Wundsalbe
    semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
    Dragee, Kapsel, Tablette
    a dose of medicine in the form of a small pellet
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    Arznei, Arzneimittel, Heilmittel, Medikament
    a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic
  5. noun
    a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain
    synonyms: Arznei, Arzneimittel, Heilmittel, Medikament
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    Heilsalbe, Wundsalbe
    semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
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    Arznei, Arzneimittel, Heilmittel, Medikament
    (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease
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