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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The backup catcher was diagnosed with a mild concussion after being hit in the mask by a foul tip during Thursday's loss to the Chicago Cubs, and was sent home after meeting with the team's medical staff prior to Friday's game. — Todd Rosiak, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Manny Piña sidelined with mild concussion; Jacob Nottingham recalled from minor leagues," 6 Sep. 2019 Typically, an aortic dissection happens in older people, those who smoke, patients with underlying medical conditions. — Dana Hunsinger Benbow, Indianapolis Star, "He was 30 and almost died playing cornhole at IMS; now he's back at track," 6 Sep. 2019 The task force consists of team medical staff, trainers, performance coaches, hydration experts, and others. — Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, "This year, NFL is training its medical eyes on hamstring injuries," 5 Sep. 2019 The family would like to thank the medical staff of St. Francis Hospital ICU and Hospice units for their outstanding care and compassion. — courant.com, "Alfred Lindbergh Brugnetti," 4 Sep. 2019 Lastly, in an example of almost unimaginable cruelty, the administration is planning to deport non-citizens who are trying to extend their time in the U.S. in order to treat severe medical conditions. — Lynn Yaeger, Vogue, "The Week in Washington: Impeachable Offenses Alert!," 1 Sep. 2019 In 2015, when the Taliban took control of the city, a U.S. airstrike hit a hospital run by Doctors Without Borders, killing more than 40 people, including patients and medical staff. — Siobhán O'grady, Washington Post, "Taliban launches large-scale attack on key Afghan city as talks with U.S. continue," 31 Aug. 2019 One key symptom of Arthur's mental illness is a kind of ha-ha Tourette's — a medical condition that prompts him to laugh uncontrollably, usually at awkward moments. — David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Joker': Film Review | Venice 2019," 31 Aug. 2019 Moore was surrounded by the UCF medical staff immediately and he was tended to on the field for more than 20 minutes. — Chris Hays, orlandosentinel.com, "UCF defensive back Brandon Moore still waiting to learn extent of leg injury," 29 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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