Synonym of medicine: the substances so used, particularly traditional cures prepared from animals and plants such as herbal medicines but inclusive of early drugs.
Synonym of pharmacology, particularly its development in early modern Europe.
A substance which specifically promotes healing when ingested or consumed in some way; a pharmaceutical drug.
Ritual magic used, as by a medicine man, to promote a desired outcome in healing, hunting, or warfare; traditional medicine.
The study of the cause, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of disease or illness.
The profession and practice of physicians, including surgeons.
The profession and practice of nonsurgical physicians as sometimes distinguished from that of surgeons.
Among the Native Americans, any object supposed to give control over natural or magical forces, to act as a protective charm, or to cause healing.
Any treatment or cure.
Recreational drugs, especially alcoholic drinks.