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
Hannah Parker, NBC news, 24 Dec. 2025
Johnson disagreed that there aren't medicinal benefits, saying the patient data shows just the opposite.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 19 Dec. 2025
Union leaders have argued that medicinal cannabis would help members with chronic pain, sleep disorders, PTSD and other mental and physical issues.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025
Best Amazon Prime Gardening Gifts Whether your friend or family member is a gardening guru, an indoor plant parent, or both, gardener-friendly gifts like this 50%-off raised garden bed or this variety pack of medicinal and tea herb seeds will go over swimmingly.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Dec. 2025
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Nearly two decades after individual states began allowing cannabis to be used for medicinal purposes, many licensed dispensaries still can’t accept credit or debit cards because payment processors won’t take them on as clients.
—Hannah Parker, NBC news, 24 Dec. 2025
Johnson disagreed that there aren't medicinal benefits, saying the patient data shows just the opposite.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 19 Dec. 2025
Union leaders have argued that medicinal cannabis would help members with chronic pain, sleep disorders, PTSD and other mental and physical issues.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025
Best Amazon Prime Gardening Gifts Whether your friend or family member is a gardening guru, an indoor plant parent, or both, gardener-friendly gifts like this 50%-off raised garden bed or this variety pack of medicinal and tea herb seeds will go over swimmingly.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for medicinal
Adjective
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That becomes this very healing social situation.—
Simon Vozick-Levinson,
Rolling Stone,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The brand notes that the foundation has a special cell oxygen booster that protects your skin from blue light and promotes cell regeneration for healthier-looking skin.—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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Opt for healthy unsaturated fats, such as avocado, olive oil, and fish.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
14 Jan. 2026
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The driver of the truck, a 40-year-old man, was not hurt and will be subject to drug and alcohol testing, which police say is standard procedure.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Such advances are particularly valuable in drug discovery, where precise molecular design is essential, as well as in the development of advanced materials and agrochemicals.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Stingley brought photos of Corey to the restorative justice meeting with Berringer in April.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
13 Jan. 2026
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As a complement to the line's A30 Elemental Serum and Inner Dose Daily Skin Supplement, the night cream, which went on sale today, serves as a restorative treatment.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In the first half, the defensive activity and competitive spirit were far better against the league’s best team, a night after Miami came up woefully short in both of those areas against the league’s worst team.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Despite being given three power plays in the first, the B’s were not good at all on the man advantage.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Naltrexone is available with a prescription from a licensed healthcare provider, such as a primary care doctor, addiction medicine specialist or psychiatrist.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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She's been vocal about the unique needs of helping the BIPOC population, which often lacked access to or trust in traditional medicine.—
Laurie Perez,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The position is responsible for independently managing and reviewing the more complex engineering, scientific and technical aspects of investigations, removal actions and remedial actions for the BKK Landfill.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
January 5,
Sacbee.com,
5 Jan. 2026
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After the University of California San Diego stopped using SAT and ACT scores in admissions beginning in 2020, the percentage of its students who placed into remedial math jumped from 1% to 12%.—
David Blobaum,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The main ingredient — chickpeas — is a nutritional powerhouse that provides protein along with both soluble and insoluble fibers, making a serving (or two) excellent for gut health.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
15 Jan. 2026
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Add kiwi slices to various smoothie recipes to boost their nutritional value.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Medicinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medicinal. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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