Medicine
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
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.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈmɛdsən/
Syllables
med·i·cine
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Four vowels E-I-I-E; MEDI- prefix common
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Worth 13 points; useful word with balanced letter distribution
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