Dictionary Entry
medical
Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/ˈmɛdɪkl̩/Word FrequencyCommon (6.03)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)A medical examination.
In a Sentence
“You'll have to get a medical before you apply for that job.”
Published Usage Examples
“The term "medical home" is misleading, as it refers not to a place but a practice—one in which doctors coordinate primary care for patients with chronic conditions like diabetes.”
“I personally try to force myself to use the term medical liability insurance rather than medical malpractice insurance.”
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Origin
From Latin *medicus* ‘physician’, via French *médical*.
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Poetry examples for “medical”
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