Medical

/ˈmɛdɪkəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Of or relating to the science of medicine, or the treatment of illness and injuries.

She decided to pursue a medical degree after volunteering at the hospital.

Pertaining to the treatment of disease or to the practice of medicine.

The medical team responded quickly to the emergency call.

Related to an examination or procedure involved in diagnosing or treating a patient.

He scheduled a medical check-up for next week to ensure everything was fine.

Describing the use of drugs or therapies to treat health conditions.

The new medical treatment has shown promising results in clinical trials.

From Latin 'medicus', meaning 'physician'.

medical attention

Care provided by healthcare professionals.

medical condition

A disease or health-related issue.

medical examination

A physical check-up by a doctor.

medicine

The science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.

medic

A person skilled in the practice of medicine, typically in a military or emergency setting.

medication

A substance used for medical treatment, especially a medicine or drug.

Referring to marijuana used for therapeutic purposes.

He uses medical to manage his chronic pain.

Describing something as intense or serious within a medical context.

The doctor said it was pretty medical when she was explaining the surgery.