medical — relating to medicine or the treatment of illness and injuries
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to medicine or the treatment of illness and injuries
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmedɪkəl/
Example Sentences
- The medical student fainted during his first surgery observation.
- Please bring your medical records to the appointment.
- His medical knowledge comes entirely from watching TV dramas.
medical
ADJECTIVE[/ˈmedɪkəl/]
relating to medicine or the treatment of illness and injuries
A doctor provides medical care during a patient examination
Every medical choice must be ethical!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'medicus', meaning 'physician' or 'healer' in ancient Rome. Originally denoting a person who practiced healing, the term evolved to represent medicine and healthcare practices in general.
Breakdown
medic- (from Latin medicus, physician) + -al (adjective suffix indicating 'of or relating to'), forming an adjective meaning 'of or relating to medicine or physicians'.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The medical student fainted during his first surgery observation.”
“Please bring your medical records to the appointment.”
“His medical knowledge comes entirely from watching TV dramas.”
“The medical team worked around the clock to save lives.”
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