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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Donations poured in, and Williams has been able to procure even the most niche medical devices.
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Jess Craig, Vox, 17 Nov. 2024
In late 2020, Congress passed the No Surprises Act, which aimed to cut down on the prevalence of surprise medical bills from providers outside of a patient’s insurance network.
—Max Blau, ProPublica, 14 Nov. 2024
The filing also discusses potential risks, including regulatory challenges, market competition, and the need for FDA clearance for its medical diagnostic products.
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Jess Craig, Vox, 17 Nov. 2024
In late 2020, Congress passed the No Surprises Act, which aimed to cut down on the prevalence of surprise medical bills from providers outside of a patient’s insurance network.
—Max Blau, ProPublica, 14 Nov. 2024
The filing also discusses potential risks, including regulatory challenges, market competition, and the need for FDA clearance for its medical diagnostic products.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
The technology is also transforming medical imaging and has been helpful in accelerating the drug discovery process.
—Nir Eisikovits, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Medical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/medical. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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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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