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
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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Jon Haworth, ABC News, 13 Mar. 2025
Are Latinos on Medicaid the group that uses medical services the most?
—Paula Andalo | Kff Health News, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2025
The controversial rapper was handed a two-year prison sentence but was let out in April 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and his medical conditions.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Think of them as a luxe self-care tool to unwind after a long day, not a fix for any medical conditions.
—Siena Gagliano, Allure, 13 Mar. 2025
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medical
adjective
med·i·cal
ˈmed-i-kəl
1
: of, relating to, or concerned with the science or practice of medicine
a medical education
2
: requiring, providing, or used in medical treatment
medical emergencies
a medical device
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 2 noun
: a medical examination
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