German word

Arzneimittel

Pronunciation

IPA/aːɐ̯t͡sˈnaɪ̯ˌmɪtl̩/

Meaning

  • neuter nounmedicine

Example

Viele Arzneimittel haben Nebenwirkungen.

Many medicines have side effects.

Illustration for Arzneimittel (medicine)

More examples

Bei schweren Erkrankungen sind oft verschreibungspflichtige Arzneimittel nötig.

Prescription medication is often necessary for serious illnesses.

Core concept

A labeled bottle, tablet, or liquid serves as a medical means to prevent, ease, or cure illness in people or animals.

Common phrases

  • verschreibungspflichtige Arzneimittel

    prescription medication

  • Arzneimittel einnehmen

    take medication

  • Nebenwirkungen von Arzneimittel

    medication side effects

Similar words

Medikament: A general everyday term for medicine used to treat an illness.
Tablette: A small, solid medicine taken by mouth.
Salbe: An ointment or cream applied to the skin as medicine.
Tropfen: Liquid medicine used in small drops for the eyes, ears, or similar areas.

Definition in German

Arzneimittel sind Stoffe oder Zubereitungen, die zur Vorbeugung, Linderung oder Heilung von Krankheiten bei Menschen und Tieren eingesetzt werden.

Word origin

Arzneimittel combines Arznei, meaning a medicinal remedy, with Mittel, meaning a means or agent.

Usage tips

  • Arzneimittel is a formal term common in pharmacy, medical, and legal contexts, while Medikament is often more ordinary in general speech.

Related words

  • Arzneimittelforschungpharmaceutical researchnoun
  • Arzneimittelentwicklungpharmaceutical developmentnoun
  • arzneimittelbedingtmedication-relatedadjective

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