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Vocabulary Entry
drug
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A substance used to treat, prevent, or diagnose a disease or condition.
Example Sentences
"The doctor prescribed a new drug for my allergy."
"Some people misuse drugs for recreational purposes."
"Research is ongoing to develop new cancer-fighting drugs."
V
verb
To administer a drug to someone, typically for medical purposes.
Example Sentences
"The paramedics drugged the patient to relieve his pain."
"She was drugged before the procedure to help her relax."
"He was drugging the rats in the laboratory for the experiment."