Medicine in Tagalog

“Medicine” in Tagalog is “Gamot” – the essential term for any pharmaceutical substance or treatment used to cure, prevent, or alleviate illness. Understanding this word opens up important conversations about healthcare and wellness in Filipino culture.

[Words] = Medicine

[Definition]:

• Medicine /ˈmed.ɪ.sɪn/
• Noun 1: A substance used to treat, cure, or prevent disease or illness.
• Noun 2: The science or practice of diagnosing, treating, and preventing disease.
• Noun 3: A compound or preparation used for therapeutic purposes.

[Synonyms] = Gamot, Medisina, Lunas, Remedyo, Panggamot

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The doctor prescribed medicine to help reduce the fever and inflammation.
• Ex1_PH: Ang doktor ay nagresetang gamot upang makatulong na mabawasan ang lagnat at pamamaga.
• Ex2_EN: Traditional medicine has been used in the Philippines for centuries to treat various ailments.
• Ex2_PH: Ang tradisyonal na medisina ay ginamit sa Pilipinas sa loob ng maraming siglo upang gamutin ang iba’t ibang sakit.
• Ex3_EN: She studied medicine at the university and became a skilled physician.
• Ex3_PH: Nag-aral siya ng medisina sa unibersidad at naging isang bihasang manggagamot.
• Ex4_EN: Always take your medicine as directed by your healthcare provider.
• Ex4_PH: Palaging inumin ang iyong gamot ayon sa tagubilin ng iyong tagapagbigay ng pangangalagang pangkalusugan.
• Ex5_EN: Natural herbal medicine can be an effective alternative treatment for minor conditions.
• Ex5_PH: Ang natural na halamang gamot ay maaaring maging epektibong alternatibong paggamot para sa maliliit na kondisyon.