Medical
ˈmɛdɪkəl
Definitions
Relating to the science or practice of medicine.
ˈmɛdɪkəl
Relating to the practice of medicine or the treatment of illness and injury.
He has a medical degree.
💡 Simply: Medical stuff is everything that has to do with doctors, hospitals, and making people feel better when they're sick or hurt. Like a medical checkup is when the doctor makes sure you're healthy.
👶 For kids: When something is medical, it has to do with doctors and helping people who are sick or hurt.
More Examples
She needed medical assistance after the fall.
The hospital provides medical care to the community.
The doctor reviewed the patient's medical history.
How It's Used
"Medical research is crucial for developing new treatments."
"She received medical attention after the accident."
"The medical records were subpoenaed for the court case."
Idioms & expressions
medical history
A record of a person's past health conditions and treatments.
"The doctor reviewed the patient's medical history."
medical attention
Care or treatment given by a doctor or other medical professional.
"The injured person required immediate medical attention."
From Latin *medicus* meaning 'physician' or 'healing', ultimately from the Proto-Indo-European root *med-* meaning 'to measure, take appropriate measures, give advice'.
The word 'medical' has been used in English since the 14th century, evolving from its Latin roots.
Memory tip
Think of a doctor's office and everything related to healing.