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adjective med·i·cal \ˈme-di-kəl\

Definition of medical

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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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

Keach, 75, is currently receiving medical attention, the Goodman said.

— doug george, chicagotribune.com, "Goodman's 'Pamplona' is canceled again Thursday night", 1 June 2017
Medical-robotics maker Myomo Inc. is taking a shortcut to go public.

— corrie driebusch, WSJ, "Here’s How to Go Public Without Wall Street", 1 June 2017
Unfortunately, although we have been assured that this makes complete medical sense, this website does not reference a study, or provide any sort of evidence.

— kelly conaboy, The Atlantic, "Infrared Saunas Will Not 'Detoxify' You", 1 June 2017
The information for sale, which includes pending decisions on reimbursement rates for specific medical treatments, can swing markets and generate profits for firms on the right side of the trade.

— christian berthelsen, Bloomberg.com, "Hedge Fund Executives Deny Charges in Government Leak Case", 31 May 2017
San Diego police were called to University Avenue near 28th Street shortly after 9:30 p.m. by a person who dialed 911 seeking medical assistance for the victim, said San Diego police Lt.

— karen kucher, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Homicide detectives looking into death of man found on North Park sidewalk", 30 May 2017
By knowing whether a patient is lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or straight, say public health experts, clinicians can be more alert to a person’s medical needs and more thoughtful in interactions.

— jan hoffman, New York Times, "Gay and Transgender Patients to Doctors: We’ll Tell. Just Ask.", 29 May 2017
Edwards said agents are working with medical examiners’ offices, police and community organizations to increase awareness.

— juliet linderman, The Seattle Times, "In opioid crisis, a new risk for police: accidental overdose", 27 May 2017
Inmates with breathing issues received medical attention.

— william thornton, AL.com, "Sheriff: Immigration detainee set fire in Etowah County Jail", 26 May 2017

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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

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MEDICAL Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of medical for English Language Learners

: of or relating to the treatment of diseases and injuries : of or relating to medicine

MEDICAL Defined for Kids

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Definition of medical for Students

: of or relating to the science or practice of medicine medical care

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adjective med·i·cal \ˈmed-i-kəl\

Medical Definition of medical

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