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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Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 17 June 2025
There was at least one medical incident in the crowd during Jack Draper’s victory that preceded this match.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 17 June 2025
The lawmakers said the bill would include exemptions for SWAT teams and officers wearing medical masks during natural disasters like wildfires.
—Billal Rahman
dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 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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