Medicine
/ˈmɛdɪsɪn/
Definitions
- (n.) A substance or preparation used in legal contexts for the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of disease.
The court approved the use of the experimental medicine under strict conditions.
- (n.) Regulation and practice of administering medical treatment as recognized in legal frameworks.
Medical malpractice is a critical issue under the law governing medicine.
Forms
- medicines
Related terms
Commentary
In legal contexts, 'medicine' extends beyond substances to encompass regulated medical practice; drafting should distinguish between the substance and its legal governance.
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