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
medically
ˈme-di-k(ə-)lē
adverb 
Example Sentences
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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Molly Beck, Journal Sentinel, 15 Sep. 2022 Chorus Community Health Plans, formerly Children’s Community Health Plan, United Healthcare and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield provide housing for some people at risk of high medical bills. jsonline.com, 15 Sep. 2022 Her husband, 64, who was operating the motorcycle, was taken in a medical helicopter to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Chief Roberts said. Jennifer Edwards Baker, The Enquirer, 15 Sep. 2022 The new research did not differentiate between costs that should be covered under federal law and other supplementary medical services. Aria Bendix, NBC News, 15 Sep. 2022 The event will raise funds to offset a mountain of medical costs. Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 15 Sep. 2022 Such tranquility is a want and a need not offered to Black girls, especially those facing medical setbacks. Desire Thompson, Essence, 15 Sep. 2022 Some in the medical field have expressed concern about the impact that the new law will have on recruiting new providers to the state and on training future OB-GYNs here. Shari Rudavsky, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Sep. 2022 The proposal doesn’t cover medical devices and cars, which are regulated by other laws. Catherine Stupp, WSJ, 15 Sep. 2022 See More
Molly Beck, Journal Sentinel, 15 Sep. 2022 Chorus Community Health Plans, formerly Children’s Community Health Plan, United Healthcare and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield provide housing for some people at risk of high medical bills. jsonline.com, 15 Sep. 2022 Her husband, 64, who was operating the motorcycle, was taken in a medical helicopter to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Chief Roberts said. Jennifer Edwards Baker, The Enquirer, 15 Sep. 2022 The new research did not differentiate between costs that should be covered under federal law and other supplementary medical services. Aria Bendix, NBC News, 15 Sep. 2022 The event will raise funds to offset a mountain of medical costs. Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 15 Sep. 2022 Such tranquility is a want and a need not offered to Black girls, especially those facing medical setbacks. Desire Thompson, Essence, 15 Sep. 2022 Some in the medical field have expressed concern about the impact that the new law will have on recruiting new providers to the state and on training future OB-GYNs here. Shari Rudavsky, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Sep. 2022 The proposal doesn’t cover medical devices and cars, which are regulated by other laws. Catherine Stupp, WSJ, 15 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
French or Late Latin; French médical, from Late Latin medicalis, from Latin medicus physician, from mederi to remedy, heal; akin to Avestan vī-mad- healer, Greek medesthai to be mindful of — more at mete
First Known Use
1646, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing medical
Kids Definition
medical
adjective
med·i·cal ˈme-di-kəl
: of or relating to the science or practice of medicine
medical care
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 2noun
: a medical examination