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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Chavez received his medical degree in 2004 from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, according to his website, which advertises tailored health services.
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Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
The medical care at that point needs to be decided by the doctor.
—Stefan Becket, CBS News, 2 Oct. 2024
When To See a Healthcare Provider Mild water retention typically resolves with lifestyle or dietary changes, but medical care or further treatment is sometimes necessary.
—Laura Schober, Health, 2 Oct. 2024
Insurers can hire mental health specialists to peer-review someone's medical documents, and that assessment can override a claimant's team of specialists.
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Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
The medical care at that point needs to be decided by the doctor.
—Stefan Becket, CBS News, 2 Oct. 2024
When To See a Healthcare Provider Mild water retention typically resolves with lifestyle or dietary changes, but medical care or further treatment is sometimes necessary.
—Laura Schober, Health, 2 Oct. 2024
Insurers can hire mental health specialists to peer-review someone's medical documents, and that assessment can override a claimant's team of specialists.
—Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2024
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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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