mə-ˈdis-nəl
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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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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
Olivia Tarantino,
Martha Stewart,
24 June 2026
But Zohn’s story as a true survivor was only getting started, as he was diagnosed twice with CD20+ Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, requiring two stem cell transplants and requiring two long, slow recovery periods — recovery periods the reality star says were greatly aided by the use of medicinal cannabis.
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Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 June 2026
During Prohibition, Old Forester was one of just a handful of brands that were given licenses to produce medicinal whiskey.
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Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
10 June 2026
That includes marine species—such as sea cucumbers, seahorses and shark fins, which are illegally harvested and sold for possible medicinal uses or as food.
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Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
7 June 2026
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Delivers Anti-Inflammatory Compounds Quinoa seeds are coated in natural plant compounds called saponins, which possess various medicinal benefits, including anti-inflammatory properties.
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Olivia Tarantino,
Martha Stewart,
24 June 2026
But Zohn’s story as a true survivor was only getting started, as he was diagnosed twice with CD20+ Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, requiring two stem cell transplants and requiring two long, slow recovery periods — recovery periods the reality star says were greatly aided by the use of medicinal cannabis.
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Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 June 2026
During Prohibition, Old Forester was one of just a handful of brands that were given licenses to produce medicinal whiskey.
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Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
10 June 2026
That includes marine species—such as sea cucumbers, seahorses and shark fins, which are illegally harvested and sold for possible medicinal uses or as food.
—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for medicinal
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Other symptoms include non-healing or bleeding wounds and feeling or seeing the maggots.
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Persistent claudication, non-healing wounds, severe swelling and numbness that doesn’t resolve are all reasons to see a clinician.
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Pomegranates also contain vitamin K and folate, which can help support healthy blood clotting and cell growth, respectively.
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The indexes are sitting on healthy gains for the year despite a slight pullback in June.
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But George played just 41 games in the 2024-25 season and 37 last season, when he was suspended for 25 games late in the regular season for violating the league’s drug policy.
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The drugs typically range in cost from $2,000 to $3,500 for a 30-day supply.
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But mostly, this trek through emotionally rocky territory is a solitary mission, and Marina’s navigation of it gives Romería its quiet, restorative power.
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Given how scarring those early eliminations were at Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022, their advancement alone has some restorative worth.
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Shah adds that many women feel their best when ferritin levels are at least between 40 and 70 ng/ml for optimal energy and hair health, even if lab ranges suggest lower levels are ‘normal’.
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Los Angeles stretches its NL West lead to 11 games and maintains MLB’s best record as Ohtani’s star power turns Sacramento’s nominal home crowd into a roaring Dodgers road show.
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The leading causes of death have changed dramatically since America's founding 250 years ago, highlighting how far medicine has come.
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The findings have not yet been peer-reviewed, but scientists say the work represents an important step toward understanding the basic building blocks of life and developing new technologies that could one day be used in medicine.
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From establishing global fuel standards to creating a 'remedial units' system to offset excess emissions to assisting developing countries with capacity building, a lot of work is underway to clean up shipping.
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Total costs for protecting drinking water to federal standards for PFAS will exceed $1 billion in Minnesota, including drinking water treatment, investigation, and remedial actions.
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While a calcium-rich diet should always be the first line of defense, supplements can help fill nutritional gaps when recommended by a healthcare provider.
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Guests will receive medical and nutritional support, as well as counseling and connections to permanent housing.
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“Medicinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medicinal. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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