Meaning
Connected with doctors, nurses and the care of ill people.
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Word origin
From Latin medicus, meaning a doctor.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- medicus
- English cognates
- medicine, medic
Examples
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"Medical" describes help that comes from a doctor or a nurse.
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"Medical" goes in front of the noun it describes.
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A medical centre is a place where you see a doctor.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 14, lesson 7: medical, wild, chatter and 7 more words.