pre-medication
|pre-med-i-ca-tion|
B2
/ˌpriːˌmɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/
medication before procedure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pre-medication' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the word 'medication' from Latin 'medicatio', where 'medicare' meant 'to heal'.
Historical Evolution
'pre-medication' evolved from the combination of 'pre-' and 'medication' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'medication given before a procedure', and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the administration of medication before a medical or surgical procedure to prepare the patient or prevent complications.
The doctor prescribed pre-medication to calm the patient before surgery.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45