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
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
As happens monthly at the Huntington, experts will give informal tours of the various plant beds contained in the garden’s Chinese medicinal garden section, answering guest questions.
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Pedro Moura,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
Fifteen minutes earlier, a cheerful therapist had slathered them in medicinal herbs and thermal mud from the nearby island of Ischia.
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Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
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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
As happens monthly at the Huntington, experts will give informal tours of the various plant beds contained in the garden’s Chinese medicinal garden section, answering guest questions.
—
Pedro Moura,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
Fifteen minutes earlier, a cheerful therapist had slathered them in medicinal herbs and thermal mud from the nearby island of Ischia.
—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 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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Going 3-0 in group stage is nice, but ultimately doesn’t matter as much as having every player as healthy as possible for the knockout stage.
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Is low-carb or low-fat eating healthier for your heart?
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Since the launch of LineShine, the supercomputer has been used for applications ranging from climate modeling and engineering simulations to drug discovery, neuroscience and AI, the center said.
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Court documents say Blakemore was a prolific drug trafficker for the Highs street gang, selling fentanyl at the intersection of Broadway and Lyndale in north Minneapolis.
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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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Louisiana also has incredible restorative wilderness.
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Olivia Rodrigo’s graphic T-shirts, sheer dresses, and keen eye for spotting the season’s hottest best shoes and accessories make her one of the best, effortless styles around.
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Carr was viewed by NBA scouts as athletic with his 42½-inch vertical leap and as having a good jump shot.
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For Pontes, who spends his professional life treating breast cancer patients, the visits have offered a different vantage point on the practice of medicine.
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Astragalus Astragalus is a flowering plant whose root is a popular treatment in traditional Chinese medicine.
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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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The suit alleges she was informed the officer resisted calls to attend remedial training going so far as to tell his fellow officers that Internal Affairs could open up an insubordination case on him.
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Stick to whole grapes instead of grape juice, raisins, or jams, as these have more sugar and fewer nutritional benefits.
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Hit the Alameda County Fair The event is back with its usual assortment of 2nd-tier music artists, goofy games and rides, and culinary attractions of questionable nutritional value.
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“Medicinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medicinal. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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