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
Recent Examples on the Web
Fire officials said all four people are in stable condition and being taken to waiting Marin County emergency medical responders for evaluation.
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Bay City News Service, The Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2024
This, in turn, leads to worse health outcomes, the report found, because women ignore or minimize symptoms until medical intervention is absolutely necessary, which may mean that treatment will be more aggressive.
—Eva Rothenberg, CNN, 14 Apr. 2024
Because insurance does not cover most of Recoba's medical expenses, Nevarez has set up a GoFundMe page to help fund his treatments.
—Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 14 Apr. 2024
Rachel’s medical records don’t state if anyone offered her naloxone to take home from her last visit.
—Meg Wingerter, The Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2024
In Houston, medical staff queried Clough about her family history.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2024
The two medical students were surprised that in Chicago, adding ketchup could earn someone a scarlet letter.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2024
And with what is expected to be hot weather, some took to social media to push back against the limited water options, pointing to the potential health impacts of the festival’s original plan to only offer water for purchase or for free at a medical tent.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2024
In Illinois, health officials are warning medical providers to be on the alert for patients with botulism after two people became ill and were hospitalized with symptoms including blurred vision, droopy face and difficulty breathing.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2024
Bay City News Service, The Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2024
This, in turn, leads to worse health outcomes, the report found, because women ignore or minimize symptoms until medical intervention is absolutely necessary, which may mean that treatment will be more aggressive.
—Eva Rothenberg, CNN, 14 Apr. 2024
Because insurance does not cover most of Recoba's medical expenses, Nevarez has set up a GoFundMe page to help fund his treatments.
—Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 14 Apr. 2024
Rachel’s medical records don’t state if anyone offered her naloxone to take home from her last visit.
—Meg Wingerter, The Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2024
In Houston, medical staff queried Clough about her family history.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2024
The two medical students were surprised that in Chicago, adding ketchup could earn someone a scarlet letter.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2024
And with what is expected to be hot weather, some took to social media to push back against the limited water options, pointing to the potential health impacts of the festival’s original plan to only offer water for purchase or for free at a medical tent.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2024
In Illinois, health officials are warning medical providers to be on the alert for patients with botulism after two people became ill and were hospitalized with symptoms including blurred vision, droopy face and difficulty breathing.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2024
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Kids Definition
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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