elixirnoun [ C usually singular ]
uk/iˈlɪk.sər/us/iˈlɪk.sɚ/literarya substance, usually a liquid, with a magical power to cure, improve, or preserve something:
It's yet another health product claiming to be the elixir of life/youth (= something to make you live longer/stay young).
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Medicine in different forms
- anesthetic
- bolus
- counter
- dose
- drug
- hormone replacement therapy
- medicate
- medicinal
- meds
- ointment
- pharma
- placebo
- preparation
- radiotherapy
- restorative
- Rx
- syrup
- tablet
- tonic
- topical
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