medication

noun

Etymology: From Middle English medicacioun, from Middle French médication and its etymon Latin medicātiō, from medicārī (“to heal, cure”), from medicus (“a physician, surgeon”), from medērī (“to heal”). Equivalent to medicate + -ion.

1. A medicine, or all the medicines regularly taken by a patient.

   “Have you been taking your medication? [uncountable]”

   “Have you been taking your medications? [countable]”

2. The administration of medicine.

   “Such behavior, if it doesn't abate, will necessitate medication and supervision.”