medical

Type: noun, adjective

Definitions: (noun) A medical is a general check by a doctor. (adjective) If something is medical, it concerns physical health and medicine.

Examples: (noun) Annual medical checkups are important if you want to look after your health in older age. (adjective) Often the poor do not go to a doctor because they are unable to pay for medical treatment. (adjective) He was very creative in his teaching, research, and medical practice.

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Academic Word List Sublist and Group: 5 A