Medical meaning

What does “medical” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“medical” is a noun and adjective with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a thorough physical examination; includes a variety of tests depending on the age and sex and health of the person.

medical

noun

a thorough physical examination; includes a variety of tests depending on the age and sex and health of the person
Synonymscheckup medical checkup medical examination medical exam health check

adjective

relating to the study or practice of medicine
“the medical profession”
“a medical student”
requiring or amenable to treatment by medicine especially as opposed to surgery
“medical treatment”
“pneumonia is a medical disease”
Oppositessurgical
of or belonging to Aesculapius or the healing art
Synonymsaesculapian

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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