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medicating

[ˈmɛdɪkeɪtɪŋ]

medicating Definition

  • 1to treat a person or an animal with medicine
  • 2to take medicine

Using medicating: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "medicating" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The doctor is medicating the patient for his high blood pressure.

  • Example

    She has been medicating herself with painkillers for her chronic back pain.

  • Example

    The veterinarian is medicating the dog for its infection.

medicating Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for medicating

Phrases with medicating

  • self-medicating

    treating oneself with medicine without consulting a doctor or a professional

    Example

    He has been self-medicating with alcohol to cope with his anxiety.

  • over-medicating

    giving or taking too much medicine, which can lead to harmful side effects

    Example

    The doctor warned against over-medicating the patient with antibiotics.

  • under-medicating

    not giving or taking enough medicine, which can result in ineffective treatment

    Example

    The nurse was criticized for under-medicating the patient's pain.

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Summary: medicating in Brief

The verb 'medicating' [ˈmɛdɪkeɪtɪŋ] refers to treating a person or an animal with medicine, or taking medicine. It can be used in medical contexts such as 'The doctor is medicating the patient for his high blood pressure,' or in self-treatment scenarios like 'She has been medicating herself with painkillers for her chronic back pain.' The phrase 'self-medicating' denotes treating oneself with medicine without consulting a doctor, while 'over-medicating' and 'under-medicating' refer to giving or taking too much or too little medicine, respectively.