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panacea

pan·a·ce·a

panacea

 
 
pronunciation:
pae n si
features:
Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
part of speech: noun
definition: a remedy or solution for all diseases, ills, or difficulties; cure-all.
Antibiotics are not a panacea, but they are a useful weapon in the fight against disease.There is no panacea in the fight against poverty; multiple approaches must be taken.
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