The drug is currently undergoing clinical trials.
The drug is currently undergoing clinical trials.
English
drug
drʌɡ, dɹʌɡ
Meaning: a medicine or a substance used for its effects on the body
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Example sentences
The doctor prescribed a new drug for the infection.
The doctor prescribed a new drug for the infection.
He was convicted of trafficking in illegal drugs.
He was convicted of trafficking in illegal drugs.
The new drug underwent rigorous testing before it was approved.
The new drug underwent rigorous testing before it was approved.
The illicit drug trade is a major global issue.
The illicit drug trade is a major global issue.
Usage Notes
Can mean medicine or an illegal substance. Context distinguishes the two.
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