medical

adjective med·i·cal \ ˈme-di-kəl \

|Updated on: 15 Jul 2018

Examples: medical in a Sentence

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

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medically

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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 of medical from the Web

Still, Bearizona's medical staff are keeping a close eye on Lucky to make sure her recovery continues.

— scott craven, azcentral, "Born of tragedy, newborn elk triumphs thanks to kindness of strangers," 12 July 2018
Every year, about 600,000 people declare medical bankruptcy.

— derek thompson, The Atlantic, "Win a Game Show, Pay Off Your Student Debt," 12 July 2018
MacKay declined the defense request, saying Griffin could get adequate care from the jail medical staff.

— clifford ward, chicagotribune.com, "Man pleads not guilty to shopping mall shooting that authorities say was sparked by spilled bottle of urine," 11 July 2018
Food, medical supplies and basic needs such as bedding were scarce.

— emanuella grinberg, Smithsonian, "When a Bavarian Monastery Provided a Home to Jewish Refugees," 11 July 2018
However, following their harrowing ordeal, the youngsters from Wild Boars Football Club near Chiang Rai were instructed to remain in hospital for at least seven days for monitoring by medical staff.

— martin rogers, USA TODAY, "Soccer team rescued from cave in Thailand unable to attend World Cup final," 10 July 2018
All of these objectives were met — at least as far as the medical staff could control them.

— marcus hayes, Philly.com, "Sixers top doctor Daniel Medina says his first year keeping Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons on the court was a success | Marcus Hayes," 9 July 2018
As of July 6, the Mets, with a new medical staff and all, were third in the majors this season with 792 games missed due to injury, according to ManGamesLost.com.

— james wagner, New York Times, "Todd Frazier Heads for Second Stint on the Disabled List," 9 July 2018
The GoFundMe raised $11,300 in five days to help with the family's medical bills, surpassing the original $10,000 goal.

— emma kate fittes, Indianapolis Star, "'He embodied joy': Westfield mayor's 14-year-old grandson dies from crash," 8 July 2018

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Origin and Etymology of medical

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

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First Known Use: 1646

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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