Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

medicant

noun
/ˈmɛdɪkənt/
Definition
A substance that is used for healing or medicinal purposes.
Examples
  • The herbal medicant was used to soothe the patient’s discomfort.
  • She carefully selected a medicant for her cold from the pharmacy shelf.
  • Some cultures have long relied on natural medicants for health and wellness.
Meaning
Medicant refers to a remedy or medicine that aids in healing or treating diseases.
Synonyms
  • remedy
  • medicine
  • cure
  • treatment