What does “medical” mean?
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adjectiveconnected with medicine, illness and the treatment of injuries
He needs medical help right away.
Medical at a glance
- Part of speech
- adjective
- CEFR level
- B1 (intermediate)
- Pronunciation
- /ˈmɛdɪkəl/ · MED-ih-kul
How to use “medical” correctly
“Medical” describes things; it is not a noun for a drug. Use “medicine” for what you take when you are ill.
Common phrases with “medical”
- medical care
- medical school
- medical treatment
- medical history
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Word family
- medicine
- medically
- medication
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