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Updated June 2026
The science or practice of diagnosing, treating, and preventing disease. Also refers to a drug or other preparation used for treatment or prevention of disease.
“She studied medicine at university before specialising in paediatrics.”
/ˈmɛdsən/
med·i·cine
Four vowels E-I-I-E; MEDI- prefix common
Worth 13 points; useful word with balanced letter distribution
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