This is the 9121st most frequent Japanese word.
点滴
Intravenous drip.
Here, '点滴' refers to the medical procedure of an intravenous drip.
病院で点滴を受けました。
I received an intravenous drip at the hospital.
In this sentence, '点滴' implies the medical treatment that has shown positive results.
点滴が効いて、体調が良くなりました。
The drip was effective, and my condition improved.
'点滴' is used to highlight its role as a method of administering medication.