Elixir vs. Medicine

Elixirnoun

(alchemy) A liquid which converts lead to gold.

Elixirnoun

(alchemy) A substance or liquid which is believed to cure all ills and give eternal life.

Elixirnoun

(by extension) The alleged cure for all ailments; cure-all, panacea.

Elixirnoun

(pharmacy) A sweet flavored liquid (usually containing a small amount of alcohol) used in compounding medicines to be taken by mouth in order to mask an unpleasant taste.

Elixirnoun

A tincture with more than one base; a compound tincture or medicine, composed of various substances, held in solution by alcohol in some form.

Elixirnoun

An imaginary liquor capable of transmuting metals into gold; also, one for producing life indefinitely; as, elixir vitæ, or the elixir of life.

Elixirnoun

The refined spirit; the quintessence.

Elixirnoun

Any cordial or substance which invigorates.

Elixirnoun

a sweet flavored liquid (usually containing a small amount of alcohol) used in compounding medicines to be taken by mouth in order to mask an unpleasant taste

Elixirnoun

a substance believed to cure all ills

Elixirnoun

a magical or medicinal potion

Elixirnoun

a preparation supposedly able to change metals into gold, sought by alchemists.

Elixirnoun

a preparation supposedly able to prolong life indefinitely

Elixirnoun

a particular type of medicinal solution

Elixir

An elixir is a sweet liquid used for medical purposes, to be taken orally and intended to cure one's illness. When used as a pharmaceutical preparation, an elixir contains at least one active ingredient designed to be taken orally.

Medicinenoun

A substance which specifically promotes healing when ingested or consumed in some way.

Medicinenoun

A treatment or cure.

Medicinenoun

The study of the cause, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of disease or illness.

Medicinenoun

The profession of physicians, surgeons and related specialisms; those who practice medicine.

Medicinenoun

Ritual Native American magic used by a medicine man to promote a desired outcome in healing, hunting, warfare etc.

Medicinenoun

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.

Medicinenoun

(obsolete) black magic, superstition.

Medicinenoun

(obsolete) A philter or love potion.

Medicinenoun

(obsolete) A physician.

Medicinenoun

(slang) recreational drugs, especially alcoholic drinks

Medicineverb

To treat with medicine.

Medicinenoun

The science which relates to the prevention, cure, or alleviation of disease.

Medicinenoun

Any substance administered in the treatment of disease; a remedial agent; a medication; a medicament; a remedy; physic.

Medicinenoun

A philter or love potion.

Medicinenoun

A physician.

Medicinenoun

Among the North American Indians, any object supposed to give control over natural or magical forces, to act as a protective charm, or to cause healing; also, magical power itself; the potency which a charm, token, or rite is supposed to exert.

Medicinenoun

Hence, a similar object or agency among other savages.

Medicinenoun

Short for Medicine man.

Medicinenoun

Intoxicating liquor; drink.

Medicineverb

To give medicine to; to affect as a medicine does; to remedy; to cure.

Medicinenoun

the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques

Medicinenoun

(medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease

Medicinenoun

the learned profession that is mastered by graduate training in a medical school and that is devoted to preventing or alleviating or curing diseases and injuries;

Medicinenoun

punishment for one's actions;

Medicineverb

treat medicinally, treat with medicine

Medicinenoun

the science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease (in technical use often taken to exclude surgery)

Medicinenoun

a drug or other preparation for the treatment or prevention of disease

Medicinenoun

(especially among some North American Indian peoples) a spell, charm, or fetish believed to have healing, protective, or other power

Medicine

Medicine is the science and practice of caring for a patient, managing the diagnosis, prognosis, prevention, treatment, palliation of their injury or disease, and promoting their health. Medicine encompasses a variety of health care practices evolved to maintain and restore health by the prevention and treatment of illness.