Word
medical
Phoneticsmed·i·cal, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈmɛdəkəɫ/
UK/mˈɛdɪkəl/
Definitions
01relating to medicine
A2 · Elementary Medicine
adj. related to the treatment of illness and the work of doctors.
adj. pertaining to the science or practice of medicine, healthcare, and the treatment of disease.
“She decided to go to medical school to become a heart surgeon.”
“The patient's medical records were transferred to the specialist to ensure continuity of care during the treatment process.”
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02needing treatment
B1 · Intermediate Medicine
adj. describing a condition that needs a doctor's help.
adj. requiring professional healthcare intervention or therapeutic treatment.
“He had a medical emergency and had to call an ambulance.”
“The athlete was forced to withdraw from the competition due to a medical condition that required immediate rest.”
Synonyms
03a physical exam
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Medicine Informal
n. a complete health check-up by a doctor.
n. a comprehensive physical examination to determine an individual's health status.
“I have to pass a medical before I can start my new job.”
“The pilot underwent a rigorous annual medical to ensure he met the strict health requirements for commercial aviation.”
Usage
Often used with the verbs 'have', 'take', or 'pass'.
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Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “medical” in context.
Real-World Examples
“OpenEvidence answers doctors' questions by drawing on peer-reviewed medical research and treatment guidelines.” “The agency requires emergency medical kits to provide basic evaluation and initial treatment for passengers experiencing medical issues until the passenger can be transferred to emergency medical personnel.” “President Donald Trump is scheduled to see doctors for a medical and dental checkup this month — his fourth publicized visit to medical experts since returning to office — in what the White House describes as an annual physical and regular preventive care.” “Some hospitals in the U.S. are without essential staff because international doctors who were set to start their medical training this week were delayed by the Trump administration’s travel and visa restrictions.” Etymology
Borrowed from French médical, from Medieval Latin medicālis, from Latin medicus. Replaced Old English lǣċe (“doctor (physician)”), which is cognate with Icelandic læknir (“doctor”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
- A2 · ElementaryOxford
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