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drug meaning in Sanskrit

औषध auṣadha

/ˈdɹʌɡ/

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drug in Sanskrit: औषध (auṣadha), भेषज (bheṣaja), अगद (agada). In English, drug means a substance used to treat an illness, relieve a symptom, or modify a chemical process in the body for a specific purpose.

Sanskrit words for drug

substance used as a medical treatment — see also medicine
औषध auṣadha, भेषज bheṣaja, अगद agada

English meaning of drug

  1. noun A substance used to treat an illness, relieve a symptom, or modify a chemical process in the body for a specific purpose.
  2. noun A psychoactive substance, especially one which is illegal and addictive, ingested for recreational use, such as cocaine.
  3. noun Anything, such as a substance, emotion, or action, to which one is addicted.
  4. noun Any commodity that lies on hand, or is not salable; an article of slow sale, or in no demand.

Full definition of drug

drug in a sentence

  • Aspirin is a drug that reduces pain, acts against inflammation and lowers body temperature.
  • The revenues from both brand-name drugs and generic drugs have increased.
  • We took drugs and partied all night.

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Questions about drug in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of drug in Sanskrit?
Drug in Sanskrit is औषध (auṣadha), भेषज (bheṣaja), अगद (agada).
drug इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Drug: औषध (auṣadha), भेषज (bheṣaja), अगद (agada).
What does drug mean in English?
Drug means a substance used to treat an illness, relieve a symptom, or modify a chemical process in the body for a specific purpose.

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