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medical
adjective
med·i·cal
ˈme-di-kəl
1
: of, relating to, or concerned with physicians or the practice of medicine
the medical profession
a medical journal
2
: requiring or devoted to medical treatment
a medical problem
an important advance in medical science
Examples of medical in a Sentence
He has a dangerous medical condition.
The report was published in a leading medical journal.
Her recovery was a medical miracle.
He opened his own medical practice.
an important advance in medical science
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The Education Department has paused application processing for a key student loan forgiveness program for borrowers who have severe medical impairments.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Those wanting to stay will have to have their biometric data collected and undertake a medical examination which includes tests for drug use and the presence of diseases such as HIV.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
The ants’ stunning medical abilities have the potential to help where human ones are falling short.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
By raising funds or donating resources, cannabis companies can help provide legal aid, job training, or even medical support for those who rely on cannabis for health reasons.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Medical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/medical. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
Kids Definition
medical
adjective
med·i·cal
ˈmed-i-kəl
1
: of, relating to, or concerned with the science or practice of medicine
a medical education
2
: requiring, providing, or used in medical treatment
medical emergencies
a medical device
Medical Definition
medical
1 of 2 adjective
med·i·cal
ˈmed-i-kəl
1
: of, relating to, or concerned with physicians or the practice of medicine often as distinguished from surgery
2
: requiring or devoted to medical treatment
a medical emergency
medical
2 of 2 noun
: a medical examination
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