Md

1 of 4

abbreviation (1)

Maryland

Md

2 of 4

symbol

mendelevium

MD

3 of 4

abbreviation or noun

ˌem-ˈdē How to pronounce MD (audio)
variants or M.D.
plural MDs or M.D.s
: doctor of medicine
John Smith, MD
She earned an M.D. from Harvard Medical School.
Members pay what they would for a standard, managed-care plan, and they get the same access to MDs and hospitals.—Geoffrey Cowley et al.

MD

4 of 4

abbreviation (2)

1
[Italian mano destra] right hand
2
Maryland
3
medical department
4
minidisc
5
months after date
6
muscular dystrophy

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Christine Poblete-Lopez, MD, a dermatologist quoted in a Cleveland Clinic article, put it simply. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026 Great Wolf Lodge – Perryville, MD Great Wolf Lodge houses an indoor waterpark, interactive gaming, and much more for children of all ages. — Eric Lyons, CBS News, 30 June 2026 Powered by a proprietary lash complex, GrandeLASH-MD promotes the appearance of longer, thicker, healthier lashes in just four to six weeks. — ABC News, 2 July 2026 According to an article from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, some of the best exercises for lymphatic flow are low-impact cardio and stretching. — Mélanie Defouilloy, Vogue, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for Md

Word History

Etymology

Abbreviation or noun

borrowed from Medieval Latin, abbreviation of medicīnae doctor

First Known Use

Abbreviation Or Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Md was in the 15th century

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Medical Definition

Md

1 of 3 symbol
mendelevium

MD

2 of 3 abbreviation or noun
variants or M.D.
ˌem-ˈdē How to pronounce MD (audio)
: doctor of medicine

MD

3 of 3 abbreviation
1
medical department
2
muscular dystrophy
Etymology

Abbreviation or noun

Latin medicinae doctor

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