medical
- 01 A2 Elementary
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.
Simple“She decided to go to medical school to become a heart surgeon.”
In context“The patient's medical records were transferred to the specialist to ensure continuity of care during the treatment process.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B1 Intermediate
adj.describing a condition that needs a doctor's help.
adj.requiring professional healthcare intervention or therapeutic treatment.
Simple“He had a medical emergency and had to call an ambulance.”
In context“The athlete was forced to withdraw from the competition due to a medical condition that required immediate rest.”
Synonyms - 03 B1 Intermediate
n.a complete health check-up by a doctor.
n.a comprehensive physical examination to determine an individual's health status.
Simple“I have to pass a medical before I can start my new job.”
In context“The pilot underwent a rigorous annual medical to ensure he met the strict health requirements for commercial aviation.”
UsageOften used with the verbs 'have', 'take', or 'pass'.
Synonymscheck upexamination
Usage medical care · medical treatment · medical attention
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.