Meaning & use
medical
Relating to the practice of treating illness and injury or maintaining health.
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She scheduled a medical checkup to make sure her heart was healthy.
The clinic keeps every patient's medical history on a secure computer system.
A note on using this word
Medical describes anything connected with medicine, from diagnosis to treatment; it is often paired with nouns like history, record, or advice.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
An examination to check a person's physical health and fitness, often required for a job or insurance.
Pilots must pass a medical every year to keep their flying license.
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