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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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
Sherrie Nachman, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
In a post-pandemic world, such attention to art’s medicinal properties has broad relevance, but to foreground only this of art’s many virtues, while couching this take in the language of tech entrepreneurs, should raise eyebrows if not alarm bells regarding its pure instrumentalization.
—Michaëla De Lacaze Mohrmann, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025
Unlike the chimpanzees and gorillas passively consuming different medicinal plants, this is the first time any animal has been seen treating a wound directly with healing plants.
—Ryan McRae, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
It’s also found in medicinal herbs like aloe vera, Ginkgo biloba, and rosemary (Rosemarinus officinalis).
—New Atlas, 21 Dec. 2024
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Ayurveda, an ancient medicinal practice that began in India about 5,000 years ago, has been gaining in popularity among wellness seekers.
—Sherrie Nachman, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
In a post-pandemic world, such attention to art’s medicinal properties has broad relevance, but to foreground only this of art’s many virtues, while couching this take in the language of tech entrepreneurs, should raise eyebrows if not alarm bells regarding its pure instrumentalization.
—Michaëla De Lacaze Mohrmann, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025
Unlike the chimpanzees and gorillas passively consuming different medicinal plants, this is the first time any animal has been seen treating a wound directly with healing plants.
—Ryan McRae, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
It’s also found in medicinal herbs like aloe vera, Ginkgo biloba, and rosemary (Rosemarinus officinalis).
—New Atlas, 21 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for medicinal
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But even as the team got healthier, the Islanders have struggled to net any tangible results, leaving them near the bottom of the East.Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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As with stem cuttings, healthy leaves should be allowed to callous over for a few days before propagation to reduce the chances of rot.Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2025
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There are three primary stages of clinical drug development: phases 1-3.Martin Jarzebowski, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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But thank god drug addicts are getting their drug kits.Tracy Wright, Fox News, 9 Jan. 2025
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Also, optimizing the sleep setting enhances comfort and minimizes disruptions, promoting deeper, more restorative sleep.Tor Constantino, MBA, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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The Biden administration’s Department of Justice (DOJ) has allocated more than $100 million in K-12 school grants to restorative justice, social emotional learning and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts, a parents’ rights group has found.Kristina Watrobski, Baltimore Sun, 3 Jan. 2025
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Unfortunately, despite her best efforts, Cunanan answered correctly and clinched the win with a final score of $19,400.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Even beyond that, this was probably Miller’s best game of the year.Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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Kanna Kanna is a succulent plant from South Africa and is considered traditional medicine that’s been used for hundreds of years.Andrew DeAngelo, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Vasquez said he was also contacted by Yancy’s cell mate, who told him that Yancy was not getting his medicine and had seizures while in custody.Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Jan. 2025
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Over that period of time, the board has conducted six separate self-evaluations, engaged the DuPage County Regional Office of Education for guidance and issued two separate private remedial directive letters.Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
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How, then, are FBAR penalties deemed to be remedial as opposed to punitive?Robert Goulder, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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The Guard member was apologetic as people kept coming up, begging to get medication, clothes and insurance papers from their homes.Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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A number of animals are being treated with pain medications, wound care, fluid and oxygen as needed, Pasadena Humane said.Janhvi Bhojwani, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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More than a therapeutic pool, this remarkable wellness feature symbolizes spiritual rebirth.Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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What To Know In 2022, Colorado voters approved the therapeutic use of psilocybin, found in psychedelic mushrooms, after two years of rule making.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Medicinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medicinal. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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