A2 adjective ニュートラル #457 よく出る

medical

/ˈmɛd.ɪ.kəl/

Relating to the science of medicine and the treatment of injuries or diseases. It is used to describe things connected to doctors, nurses, and the healthcare system.

例文

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1

I need to go to the clinic for a medical check-up.

I need to go to the clinic for a health examination.

2

The patient's medical history was reviewed by the specialist.

The doctor looked at the patient's past health records.

3

She’s taking a few days off for a medical reason.

She is not working because she has a health issue.

語族

名詞
medicine
Verb
medicate
副詞
medically
形容詞
medical
関連
medic
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'MEDIC'. A medic provides medical help. Both start with 'med-', which comes from the idea of 'healing'.

クイックテスト

If you are feeling very sick, you should seek ____ advice immediately.

正解!

正解は: medical

例文

1

I need to go to the clinic for a medical check-up.

everyday

I need to go to the clinic for a health examination.

2

The patient's medical history was reviewed by the specialist.

formal

The doctor looked at the patient's past health records.

3

She’s taking a few days off for a medical reason.

informal

She is not working because she has a health issue.

4

Recent medical research suggests that this diet is very effective.

academic

New studies in the field of medicine show the diet works well.

5

The firm offers a comprehensive medical insurance plan to all staff.

business

The company provides a complete health insurance policy for workers.

語族

名詞
medicine
Verb
medicate
副詞
medically
形容詞
medical
関連
medic

よく使う組み合わせ

medical care health services provided by professionals
medical student a person studying to become a doctor
medical treatment the use of medicine or surgery to help a patient
medical center a building where people receive health services
medical records documents containing a patient's health information

よく使うフレーズ

medical emergency

a dangerous health situation needing immediate help

medical leave

time off from work due to illness

medical school

the university department where doctors are trained

よく混同される語

medical vs medicine

Medicine is a noun (the substance you take), while medical is an adjective (describing things related to health).

medical vs medicinal

Medicinal refers specifically to things that have healing properties, whereas medical is a broader term for the whole field.

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使い方のコツ

Medical is almost always used as an adjective before a noun. It is a non-gradable adjective, meaning you cannot be 'very medical' or 'more medical'.

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よくある間違い

Learners often say 'medicine student' instead of the correct phrase 'medical student'. Use 'medical' when describing people, professions, or institutions.

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覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'MEDIC'. A medic provides medical help. Both start with 'med-', which comes from the idea of 'healing'.

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語源

Derived from the Latin word 'medicus', meaning a physician or doctor.

文法パターン

Used before a noun (attributive adjective) Non-gradable (no comparative or superlative forms)
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文化的な背景

In many English-speaking countries, 'medical insurance' is a major topic of discussion regarding employment and social welfare.

クイックテスト

If you are feeling very sick, you should seek ____ advice immediately.

正解!

正解は: medical

関連単語

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lung

A1

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tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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