Medicine is the branch of medical science and spheres of social life associated with maintaining or restoring human health through the study, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries. This area of expertise is in the science of body systems, their diseases and treatment — and the applied practice — the art or craft is knowledge. However, medicine often refers more specifically to the issues addressed by physicians and surgeons. The term "medicine" is sometimes used amongst medical professionals as shorthand for internal medicine. Veterinary medicine is the practice of health care in animal species other than human.
1) Her illness was more serious than we at first thought. (serious) 2) Sorry I'm late. It took me longer to get here than I expected. (long) 3) My toothache is more painful than it was yesterday. (painful) 4) She looks about 20, but in fact she's much more than she looks. (old) 5) The problem is not so complicated. It's simplier than you think. (simple) 6) Health and happiness are more important than money. (important) 7) We always go camping when we go on holiday. It's much cheaper than staying in a hotel. (cheap)
The term "medicine" is sometimes used amongst medical professionals as shorthand for internal medicine. Veterinary medicine is the practice of health care in animal species other than human.