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magic bullet

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magic bullet
n. Slang
Something regarded as a magical solution or cure: "There is no magic bullet against cancer" (Matt Clark).
magic bullet
n
(Medicine) Informal any therapeutic agent, esp one in the early stages of development, reputed to be very effective in treating a condition, such as a malignant tumour, by specifically targeting the diseased tissue
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Noun1.magic bullet - a remedy (drug or therapy or preventive) that cures or prevents a disease; "there is no magic bullet against cancer"
drug - a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic
curative, cure, therapeutic, remedy - a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain


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