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medically

adv. manner
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈmɛdəkɫi// UK //mˈɛdɪkli// med·i·cal·ly

adv. in a way that relates to medicine or the treatment of health. You use this when talking about things done by doctors or for health reasons.

adv. in a manner relating to the science or practice of medicine. Often used to specify the context of a condition, treatment, or necessity.


SIMPLE

The patient is now medically stable.

CONTEXTUAL

The pilot was medically cleared to fly after recovering from a minor surgery earlier this year.

COMPLEX

While the procedure is often performed for aesthetic reasons, it is sometimes medically necessary to prevent chronic pain or further physical complications.

Usage

Often used to modify adjectives like 'stable', 'fit', or 'necessary'.

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