medical

adjective

med·​i·​cal ˈme-di-kəl How to pronounce medical (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or concerned with physicians or the practice of medicine
the medical profession
a medical journal
2
: requiring or devoted to medical treatment
a medical problem
an important advance in medical science
medically adverb

Examples of medical in a Sentence

He has a dangerous medical condition. The report was published in a leading medical journal. Her recovery was a medical miracle. He opened his own medical practice. an important advance in medical science
Recent Examples on the Web As he was being attended to, the man was revived and was sitting in a chair drinking water as emergency medical services, firefighters and police officers all promptly arrived. Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2024 Its services allow doctors to look up patients’ insurance, pharmacies to process prescriptions, and health clinics to submit claims so they can get paid. Health care groups have pleaded with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to offer medical practices a financial lifeline. Sean Lyngaas, CNN, 9 Mar. 2024 While continuously administered medical oxygen in a health care setting can alleviate altitude sickness symptoms, portable oxygen cans contain very little oxygen gas, casting doubt on their effectiveness. Brian Strickland, Discover Magazine, 9 Mar. 2024 The fire department said 15-plus firefighters were at the scene providing medical aid to the victims. Jason Green, The Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2024 By comparison, the price of a one-day medical pass is 389 pesos ($22) and for business people 649 pesos ($38). Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2024 The three dogs — a Bernese Mountain dog and two other small dog breeds — will need medical assistance from their future families Three dogs in Pennsylvania have a new lease on life after being rescued. Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 8 Mar. 2024 For medical cannabis use in treating chronic pain, researchers recommend a mix of THC and CBD at 2.5–5 mg each once or twice daily and a maximum THC dose of 40 mg a day.4 More research is still needed to confirm the safety profile of edibles. Syeda Khaula Saad, Verywell Health, 7 Mar. 2024 Rexha, 34, was escorted off the stage and treated by a medical team at the venue, as seen in footage shared via X (formerly Twitter). Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 26 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

French or Late Latin; French médical, from Late Latin medicalis, from Latin medicus physician, from mederi to remedy, heal; akin to Avestan vī-mad- healer, Greek medesthai to be mindful of — more at mete

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of medical was in 1646

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Cite this Entry

“Medical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/medical. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

medical

adjective
med·​i·​cal ˈmed-i-kəl How to pronounce medical (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or concerned with the science or practice of medicine
a medical education
2
: requiring, providing, or used in medical treatment
medical emergencies
a medical device
medically adverb

Medical Definition

medical

1 of 2 adjective
med·​i·​cal ˈmed-i-kəl How to pronounce medical (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or concerned with physicians or the practice of medicine often as distinguished from surgery
2
: requiring or devoted to medical treatment
a medical emergency
medically adverb

medical

2 of 2 noun
: a medical examination

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