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
