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
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Samantha Riedel, Them., 8 Oct. 2025
Despite the fact the medical community had created a vaccine for a novel virus in less than 18 months, the medical community had not spent any significant amount of time researching the symptoms half the population undergoes, has undergone for all of history, starting at about age 40.
—Glynnis MacNicol, Flow Space, 8 Oct. 2025
Our chief medical officer, Sohaib Imtiaz, MD, explains the best ways to get your vitamin D without risking unnecessary skin damage from sun exposure.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2025
The actress is seeking damages to compensate her for physical pain, mental suffering, and her medical bills.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 8 Oct. 2025
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“Medical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/medical. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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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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