Medically
/ˈmɛdɪk(ə)li/
Definitions
In a manner relating to medicine, doctors, or the treatment of illness or injury.
/ˈmɛdɪk(ə)li/
In a way that is related to medicine or the practice of medicine.
The patient was evaluated medically to determine the best course of treatment.
💡 Simply: It's like saying something is done 'doctor-style' or 'hospital-style'. For example, a surgery is performed medically, meaning doctors use medical tools and procedures.
👶 For kids: When something is done 'medically', it means doctors and nurses did it to help someone get better.
More Examples
The wound was cleaned and dressed medically.
The hospital is equipped to handle any situation medically.
How It's Used
"The patient was treated medically."
"The decision was made medically sound."
From Middle French *médical* or directly from Latin *medicus* ('physician, surgeon') + -ally.
Used since the late 17th century to describe actions or conditions related to medical practice.
Memory tip
Think of 'medical' – add 'ly' to describe HOW something is done in a medical context.
Practice
Word Origin
Root: medicus