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
Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 23 June 2025
Adding Cannabis to the Ritual Cannabis has been used for centuries for its medicinal and creative properties.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 28 May 2025
Some even eat loquats raw, not only for their addictive taste, but also for medicinal purposes.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2025
It is often sold in the form of lotions, oils and edibles for medicinal purposes.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 20 June 2025
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Adjective
The changes, effective January 2023, cut retail taxes from 8% to 7% for recreational sales and from 6% to 5% for medicinal sales.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 23 June 2025
Adding Cannabis to the Ritual Cannabis has been used for centuries for its medicinal and creative properties.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 28 May 2025
Some even eat loquats raw, not only for their addictive taste, but also for medicinal purposes.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2025
It is often sold in the form of lotions, oils and edibles for medicinal purposes.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for medicinal
Adjective
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That gunk could indicate that the river ecosystem isn’t healthy, Eichert told the Statesman, which could be due to dams upriver changing the historical flooding in the region.—
Alex Music
July 8,
Idaho Statesman,
8 July 2025
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Inside an office, a doctor told Ross that the top of his ligament was healthy and strong.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Here’s how the agency and the administration could improve generic drug safety and reduce future shortages: Openly acknowledge the variable quality of our generic drugs.—
Arthur L. Kellermann,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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The most common classes of antihypertensive drugs are angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs).—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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The restaurants are thoughtful, the local wines great value, and the easy access to restorative walks through the surrounding hills makes the town all the more appealing.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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Nourishing food, stress relief, restorative sleep and reducing exposure to harmful toxins.—
Lauren Mallers
Updated July 2,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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Chef-owner Miguel Angel Jimenez is well worth consulting for the night’s specials and a wine from the impressively deep good list.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Heretofore, Raleigh’s best homer-hitting season was 34 in 2024.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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This comprehensive framework positions the UK as a global leader in genomic medicine.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The clinic, which will open in the fall, will provide primary care, gender-affirming medicine, HIV prevention/treatment and mental health services.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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But particularly for immigrants and English learners, remedial education and ESL classes serve as a necessary first step.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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So, there were evidence in that discussion where the CDC directors had to provide some, quite frankly, remedial assistance to help brief these members on the basis of vaccine science.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 June 2025
Noun
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Certain medications may affect how your body tolerates hot weather.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
10 July 2025
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While there is no treatment for the condition, some providers may suggest medication for mental health symptoms, including antidepressants, according to Cleveland Clinic.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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This synergy can be harnessed to optimize the effects of individual terpenes or enhance the therapeutic potential of plants like cannabis.—
Peter Su,
Rolling Stone,
15 July 2025
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And music and arts are known to be therapeutic for people with mental and behavioral disorders.—
Rhitu Chatterjee,
NPR,
14 July 2025
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“Medicinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medicinal. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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