This is the 4225th most frequent Spanish word.
medicina
Medicine: A substance or treatment used to cure or prevent illness or maintain health.
Here, 'medicina' refers to the field of medical science.
Ella estudia medicina en la universidad.
She is studying medicine at the university.
In this instance, 'medicina' means a medicinal substance or remedy.
La medicina que me recetó el doctor sabe amarga.
The medicine prescribed by the doctor tastes bitter.
Here, 'medicina' is used metaphorically to imply a cure or solution.