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.