Word
medically
Phoneticsmed·i·cal·ly
US/ˈmɛdəkɫi/
UK/mˈɛdɪkli/
Adverb of manner
Definitions
01for medical reasons
B2 · Upper Intermediate Medicine
adv. in a way that relates to medicine or health needs.
adv. in a manner relating to medical treatment or health requirements; often used to justify an action or state.
“The pilot was medically retired after his eyesight began to fail.”
“The patient was medically cleared to return to work, provided he avoided heavy lifting for the first two weeks of his recovery.”
Usage
Often used to modify adjectives like 'fit', 'retired', or 'fragile'.
Synonyms
02from a medical perspective
B2 · Upper Intermediate Medicine Academic
adv. looking at something from the point of view of a doctor or scientist.
adv. from a medical or clinical perspective; used to frame a discussion within the context of health science.
“Medically speaking, there is no reason why you cannot exercise.”
“Medically, the two conditions are distinct, though they often present with similar symptoms in the early stages of infection.”
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“Roughly one in every 20 deaths in Canada are now medically assisted , external , compared to about one in 100 in Oregon.” “Major medical organizations support it as medically necessary and lifesaving.” Word family
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ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- 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.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL 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: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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