internal medicine

noun

: a branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases not requiring surgery

Examples of internal medicine in a Sentence

a doctor who specializes in internal medicine
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Joan’s presence also introduces a new dynamic for Amy, who used to have the chief of internal medicine job prior to her accident. Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025 Upon losing her position as the chief of internal medicine at Westside Hospital, Amy is starting all over again as an intern, trying to salvage her once-stellar career. Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025 Oh, and New Amy also discovers than everyone pretty much hated Old Amy, who was a demanding, uncompromising chief of internal medicine with no time for niceties. Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 23 Sep. 2025 Other services include dental care, internal medicine, geriatric care and cold laser therapy. Jessica Peralta, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for internal medicine

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of internal medicine was in 1835

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“Internal medicine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/internal%20medicine. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

internal medicine

noun
: a branch of medicine that deals with diseases not requiring surgery

Medical Definition

internal medicine

noun
: a branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of nonsurgical diseases
abbreviation IM

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