medical
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.
Exemplos
3 de 5I need to go to the clinic for a medical check-up.
I need to go to the clinic for a health examination.
The patient's medical history was reviewed by the specialist.
The doctor looked at the patient's past health records.
She’s taking a few days off for a medical reason.
She is not working because she has a health issue.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of the word 'MEDIC'. A medic provides medical help. Both start with 'med-', which comes from the idea of 'healing'.
Quiz rápido
If you are feeling very sick, you should seek ____ advice immediately.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: medical
Exemplos
I need to go to the clinic for a medical check-up.
everydayI need to go to the clinic for a health examination.
The patient's medical history was reviewed by the specialist.
formalThe doctor looked at the patient's past health records.
She’s taking a few days off for a medical reason.
informalShe is not working because she has a health issue.
Recent medical research suggests that this diet is very effective.
academicNew studies in the field of medicine show the diet works well.
The firm offers a comprehensive medical insurance plan to all staff.
businessThe company provides a complete health insurance policy for workers.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
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
Frequentemente confundido com
Medicine is a noun (the substance you take), while medical is an adjective (describing things related to health).
Medicinal refers specifically to things that have healing properties, whereas medical is a broader term for the whole field.
Notas de uso
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'.
Erros comuns
Learners often say 'medicine student' instead of the correct phrase 'medical student'. Use 'medical' when describing people, professions, or institutions.
Dica de memorização
Think of the word 'MEDIC'. A medic provides medical help. Both start with 'med-', which comes from the idea of 'healing'.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Latin word 'medicus', meaning a physician or doctor.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In many English-speaking countries, 'medical insurance' is a major topic of discussion regarding employment and social welfare.
Quiz rápido
If you are feeling very sick, you should seek ____ advice immediately.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: medical
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to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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