Medical
Example: Medical research improves healthcare outcomes
Definition
"Medical" relates to the science or practice of medicine, involving the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. It often refers to anything associated with healthcare, doctors, hospitals, or clinical studies, such as medical research or medical treatment.
Etymology
The word "medical" comes from the Latin word 'medicus,' meaning 'physician' or 'healer.' It entered English in the late Middle Ages through Old French, reflecting the long history of medicine as a formal discipline. Did you know that 'medicus' is also the root for 'medicine'?
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"Medical" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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