Definition of "overmedication" [overmedication]

• Excessive medicating; overuse of medication (noun)

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• "I've explained before that I think the term "overmedication" is a misnomer, because the people who employ it tend to do so without explaining what would constitute an appropriate level of medication."
• "Try to avoid overmedication, which is the main cause of falls for elderly people, and eliminate hazards in your home, such as scatter rugs and other obstacles."
• "He has spoken out about the "overmedication" of American race horses and formed an owners group to press for reform."