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med

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈmɛd// med Dialect Informal

n. a short way of saying 'medicine' or 'medical'. You often hear it when people talk about doctors, hospitals, or the medicine they take.

n. a clipped form of medicine or medical, used as a shorthand in informal or professional contexts. Frequently appears in compound terms or as a standalone reference to a course of study or a specific medication.


SIMPLE

She is studying med at the local university.

CONTEXTUAL

The nurse asked if I had taken my morning med before the appointment started.

COMPLEX

While the term is technically informal, it is ubiquitous in hospital environments where staff must communicate quickly regarding med students, med kits, and patient prescriptions.

Usage

Often used as a modifier in compound nouns like 'med school' or 'med student'. When used to mean medication, it is frequently pluralized as 'meds'.

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