major-medical

adjective

ma·​jor-med·​i·​cal ˈmā-jər-ˈme-di-kəl How to pronounce major-medical (audio)
: of, relating to, or being a form of insurance designed to pay all or part of the medical bills of major illnesses usually after deduction of a fixed initial sum

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1955, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of major-medical was circa 1955

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“Major-medical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/major-medical. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

major-medical

adjective
: of, relating to, or being a form of health insurance designed to pay all or part of the medical bills of major illnesses usually after deduction of a fixed initial sum
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