Bengali · Body & Health

ওষুধ

oshudh

Medicine

Beginnernoun

Definition

Something you take to treat an illness.

Example

খাওয়ার পরে ওষুধ খান।

Take the medicine after eating.

Etymology

'ওষুধ' (oshudh) comes from the Sanskrit word 'औषध' (auṣadha), meaning medicine. The term reflects ancient medicinal practices prevalent in the region.

How & Where It’s Used

'ওষুধ' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, mainly in healthcare discussions and related literature.

Literary Heritage

It is frequently mentioned in traditional medical texts and Ayurvedic literature.

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