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
Greta Cross, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
The medicinal, nutritional, social, and spiritual value of coca has been demonstrated time and again by anthropologists, botanists, and physicians working in the Andes and northwest Amazon.
—Wade Davis, Rolling Stone, 6 Apr. 2025
The concept of the julep traces its origins back to ancient Persia, where rose petals were added to water for medicinal purposes.
—Hannah Vanbiber, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
In previous decades, gaur were hunted not only for their meat but also for their horns and medicinal products, according to the World Land Trust.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
However, there is not enough research to determine how safe BHT is in medicinal doses or on the skin.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
The medicinal, nutritional, social, and spiritual value of coca has been demonstrated time and again by anthropologists, botanists, and physicians working in the Andes and northwest Amazon.
—Wade Davis, Rolling Stone, 6 Apr. 2025
The concept of the julep traces its origins back to ancient Persia, where rose petals were added to water for medicinal purposes.
—Hannah Vanbiber, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
In previous decades, gaur were hunted not only for their meat but also for their horns and medicinal products, according to the World Land Trust.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for medicinal
Adjective
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This will enable you to see if the organization is financially healthy.—
Maayan Aviv,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Potential Risks Okra water is generally safe for most healthy adults.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Indiana’s 15-year pause in executions stemmed largely from difficulty obtaining lethal injection drugs.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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People taking certain drugs should avoid taking turmeric supplements.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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The legislation would require board members to participate annually in 20 hours of training on topics including domestic violence, restorative justice, racial bias, mental health and trauma.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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Unlike sitting, sleep promotes healthful, restorative processes that help regulate blood pressure, reduce inflammation, and support heart function, says Diaz.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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The film topped Entertainment Weekly's 2022 list of Tom Cruise-starring projects ranked by grade, and came in just behind Born on the Fourth of July as containing Cruise's all-time best screen performance.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
19 May 2025
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Instead, eating and preparing them may simply entail extra care and adherence to best food safety practices.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
Noun
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The big three injectable prescription weight loss medicines: Ozempic, Victoza, and Wegovy.—
Kate Knibbs,
Wired News,
15 May 2025
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Laughter is truly the best medicine for stress and anxiety.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Take remedial action when necessary and ensure the AI agent can learn and improve continuously.—
Jim DeLoach,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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The current homeowner, who prefers to remain anonymous, purchased the property within the last few years and recognized that the orange trees, along with nearby macadamia nut, avocado, guava and fig trees that previous owners had planted, were declining and needing specialized remedial care.—
Nicole Sours Larson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 May 2025
Noun
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As pollen peaks for the season, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning that some popular allergy medications could cause a rare but severe itching side effect.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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In some instances, someone’s Lp(a) level might help guide medication decisions.—
Stacey Colino,
Time,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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While reliving some college memories naturally brought up embarrassment, Skinner ultimately found the experience therapeutic.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
15 May 2025
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The combination of the moon’s energy and the therapeutic effects of cannabis can promote relaxation, creativity, and clarity.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
12 May 2025
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“Medicinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medicinal. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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