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medical
adjective
med·i·cal
ˈme-di-kəl
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
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
Police and emergency medical crews provided aid, but the man was declared dead at the scene, Gonzalez said.
—Andrea Klick, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2024
Image Image From the railroads to trucking firms to warehouses, major companies in the supply chain had long treated their workers as costs to be contained rather than human beings with families, medical challenges and other demands.
—Peter S. Goodman, New York Times, 2 June 2024
This may take time so don’t wait until the last minute because the Department of Health medical staff will need to review applications.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 1 June 2024
No financial or medical information appears to have been stolen, according to the experts.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 1 June 2024
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“Medical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/medical. Accessed 17 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
medical
adjective
med·i·cal
ˈmed-i-kəl
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
Medical Definition
medical
1 of 2 adjective
med·i·cal
ˈmed-i-kəl
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
medical
2 of 2 noun
: a medical examination
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