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
Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 19 May 2025
The palate is sweet and flavorful, exhibiting medicinal peat, smoked bacon, roasted coffee bean, clove, star anise, green apple, and pear.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Sandalwood has been used for thousands of years for olfactory, medicinal and spiritual purposes, such as during prehistoric ceremonies and for ancient Egyptian embalming.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 23 May 2025
Inmates preferred what is called a fecal immunochemical test, which doesn’t have medicinal or dietary restrictions, according to the report.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 21 May 2025
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Adjective
Ginger Ginger is a spice often used for medicinal purposes.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 19 May 2025
The palate is sweet and flavorful, exhibiting medicinal peat, smoked bacon, roasted coffee bean, clove, star anise, green apple, and pear.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Sandalwood has been used for thousands of years for olfactory, medicinal and spiritual purposes, such as during prehistoric ceremonies and for ancient Egyptian embalming.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 23 May 2025
Inmates preferred what is called a fecal immunochemical test, which doesn’t have medicinal or dietary restrictions, according to the report.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for medicinal
Adjective
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Emergency aid for families caught in conflict zones Parents caught in crises struggle to meet their children's needs and to provide them with a safe and healthy childhood, despite the circumstances.—
Sarah Ferguson,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Alzheimer's patient embarks on cross-country walk to showcase healthy aging Thirteen years after her Alzheimer's diagnosis, Judy Benjamin, 80, has just embarked on a 3,000-mile journey across the country.—
Reem Amro,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2025
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Other dangers loom as well, including reductions in disproportionate share hospital payments for safety-net hospitals, declines in medicare reimbursements, and changes in drug pricing that could negatively impact hospitals.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Survivors received food, housing, medical care, drug rehabilitation, counseling, and childcare.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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Treatments lean toward indulgent — deep-tissue massages, restorative facials, and rituals that blur the line between beauty and therapy.—
Rooksana Hossenally,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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That includes six regular education teachers, six special education teachers, a school counselor, a college and career coach, a conflict resolution specialist, a restorative justice coordinator, and an assistant principal and principal.—
Jennifer Smith Richards,
ProPublica,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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As good as Trachtenberg is at keeping secrets, this particular one seems unlikely.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
13 June 2025
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Then, Bennett, the Panthers best player these playoffs, took a tripping penalty behind the play coming out of the offensive zone.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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Vitale, who is planning a career in medicine, received the award in New Hampshire with former Chargers coach Chris Pincince, who was let go in May after the move to Division I, there in support.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
7 June 2025
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David Geier, who has no medical or scientific background and holds only a bachelor's degree, was disciplined for practicing medicine without a license.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Meeting her audience at a remedial ground level in the lyrics while waxing ecstatically in interviews about the ambitions of Pink Floyd rock operas, Panos Cosmatos films, and Beyoncé documentaries relays a humming dissonance.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
3 June 2025
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How many remedial courses should a college student be allowed to take?—
Lynne Agress,
Baltimore Sun,
19 May 2025
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The article says that Harket has been dealing with the condition through medication and through advanced brain surgery at the Mayo Clinic.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
4 June 2025
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This means nurses can focus their energy on what matters most – caring for patients – while robots handle tasks such as delivering medication or guiding visitors around the hospital.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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Clinicians emphasize that ketamine’s therapeutic potential only materializes under strict medical supervision, where dosage, monitoring and therapy integration are prioritized.—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The next steps include initiating clinical trials and developing new therapeutic programs, including those for Alzheimer’s disease and viral infections.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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“Medicinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medicinal. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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