mə-ˈdis-nəl
1
as in healing
tending to cure disease or restore health
even in Roman times the hot mineral springs of Bath, England, were believed to possess medicinal properties
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2
as in healthy
beneficial to the health of body or mind
if gin and tonic is the medicinal potion that he claims, then he's done a lot of self-medication of late
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mə-ˈdis-nəl
as in drug
a substance or preparation used to treat disease
the discovery that the plant is a potent medicinal once it has been refined
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Recent Examples of medicinal
Merve Ceylan, Health, 7 Apr. 2025
Marijuana: Contains more than 0.3% THC and is used for both medicinal and recreational purposes, with effects that can range from relaxation to euphoria.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2025
Medicinal Mushrooms From coffee to candies, there is no shortage of medicinal mushroom products on the market.
—Marley Hall, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2025
The data showed Irish exports of medicinal and pharmaceutical products topped 9.4 billion euros — nearly triple December's figure of 3.2 billion euros and more than double the nearly 4.1 billion euros of drugs shipped out in January 2024.
—Michael Erman, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Rose water, made by distilling rose petals, is used for its fragrance, skin benefits, medicinal purposes, and potential calming effects.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 7 Apr. 2025
Marijuana: Contains more than 0.3% THC and is used for both medicinal and recreational purposes, with effects that can range from relaxation to euphoria.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2025
Medicinal Mushrooms From coffee to candies, there is no shortage of medicinal mushroom products on the market.
—Marley Hall, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2025
The data showed Irish exports of medicinal and pharmaceutical products topped 9.4 billion euros — nearly triple December's figure of 3.2 billion euros and more than double the nearly 4.1 billion euros of drugs shipped out in January 2024.
—Michael Erman, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for medicinal
Adjective
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While pineapple can be part of a healthy diet, its natural sugar content may concern people with diabetes.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
9 May 2025
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This strategy does not entail players deliberately losing on the basketball court, but rather teams depleting their rosters and resting players who are healthy enough to compete.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Noun
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With an intensive course of anti-tuberculosis antibiotics and an anti-inflammatory drug, the man's symptoms gradually began to ease.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
9 May 2025
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Married since 2013, the couple started trying for their fourth baby with the help of fertility drugs.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Morton suggests slow yoga practices such as restorative yoga, yoga nidra or yin yoga to support deep relaxation and better sleep.—
Anna Haines,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Community Atmosphere Focused on Health At THE WELL, residents will find some of Miami’s best restorative and holistic wellness care.—
Caitlin Montoya,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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This is also a pivotal episode for Ellie and Dina, who get themselves into a good bit of trouble on their first day looking for Abby.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
5 May 2025
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There is also a good smattering of creations from Louis Vuitton, which is the show’s lead sponsor and where Virgil Abloh served as creative director of men’s collections and was succeeded by Pharrell Williams.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
Noun
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An 'awakening for the Republicans'? Will Cole, a functional medicine practitioner, has known Kennedy for almost a decade.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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From the moment of her diagnosis, she was forced into a reckoning far deeper than medicine could reach.—
Carissa Talmage,
People.com,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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An order of noncompliance can trigger unannounced inspections of jails and lead to remedial orders if issues are not resolved.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Apr. 2025
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Why are such significant remedial efforts required to fill today’s leadership pipeline?—
Ruth Oh Reitmeier,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The small-molecule medications subject to the pill penalty are often more affordable, easier to distribute and more accessible to patients.—
Julio Fuentes,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2025
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Be sure to safely dispose of prescriptions and OTC medications using a local drug take-back program.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, the therapeutic keto diet for conditions like epilepsy or cancer follows a 3-to-1 or 4-to-1 ratio of fat to carbohydrates and protein.—
Laura Dorwart,
Verywell Health,
30 Apr. 2025
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The therapeutic food is prescribed if a child's arm measurements or height-to-weight ratio are significantly below average.—
Marc Silver,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Medicinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medicinal. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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