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a drug, usually recently discovered or developed, noted for its startling curative effect, as an antibiotic or sulfa drug. Also called miracle drug.[1935-40]
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wonder drug — n. Informal MIRACLE DRUG … English World dictionary
wonder drug — noun : miracle drug * * * a drug, usually recently discovered or developed, noted for its startling curative effect, as an antibiotic or sulfa drug. Also called miracle drug. [1935 40] * * * wonder drug, a drug notably successful in treating… … Useful english dictionary
wonder drug — won·der drug wənd ər n MIRACLE DRUG … Medical dictionary
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drug — noun 1 substance used as a medicine ADJECTIVE ▪ powerful, strong ▪ effective ▪ safe ▪ modern, new ▪ … Collocations dictionary
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