medical
adjective
med·i·cal
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Definition of medical
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
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Other Words from medical
medically
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adverb
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adverb
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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Instead of discontinuing medical treatment and allowing Salgado to die, doctors transferred him to the nursing home. — Los Angeles Times, "For months, he lingered in a purgatory between wakefulness and nothingness," 22 Aug. 2019 Anyone with symptoms should seek immediate medical treatment. — Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, "Taking a vacation? Here's how to avoid tainted alcohol anywhere you travel," 22 Aug. 2019 After nearly collapsing onstage last week, country star Drake White revealed in PEOPLE’s latest issue that he was diagnosed with an arteriovenous malformation (AVM) in January and is currently undergoing medical treatment for the condition. — Tricia Despres, PEOPLE.com, "Everything to Know About AVM, the Brain Condition That Country Star Drake White Is Battling," 21 Aug. 2019 Hapgood was taken to the hospital for medical treatment and was later arrested. — Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, "American tourist: Life a ‘nightmare’ since fatal fight at Caribbean resort," 21 Aug. 2019 The San Diego Humane Society said the big dog responded to the emergency medical treatment and was able to go home. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Dog rescue highlights heatstroke harm for pets," 20 Aug. 2019 No scientific evidence supports the geckos’ efficacy as a medical treatment. — Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, "A Once Common Gecko Is Vanishing from Parts of Asia," 20 Aug. 2019 According to Capozziello’s report, the teenager declined medical treatment, and a sergeant saw no marks on him. — Christine Dempsey, courant.com, "Report: Bridgeport cop uses gun to hit unarmed teen suspect," 19 Aug. 2019 The first was to pay for her husband’s medical treatment. — The Economist, "Microfinance is driving many Sri Lankan borrowers to despair," 15 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'medical.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for medical
medical
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of medical
: of or relating to the treatment of diseases and injuries : of or relating to medicine
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medical
adjective
med·i·cal
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Kids Definition of medical
: of or relating to the science or practice of medicine
medical care
medical
adjective
med·i·cal
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Medical Definition of medical
(Entry 1 of 2)
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
Other Words from medical
medically
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medical
nounMedical Definition of medical (Entry 2 of 2)
: a medical examination
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