Definition

1. Noun:
   • The branch of science concerned with the maintenance of health and the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease: "Medical science" refers to the systematic study and application of knowledge related to human health, illness, and healing.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • Advances in medical science have greatly increased life expectancy.
  • She dedicated her career to the pursuit of medical science.
  • The conference focused on the latest discoveries in medical science.

Advanced Usage

• "the application of medical science": the practical use of scientific knowledge in medicine.

  • The new hospital is a center for the application of medical science to patient care.

• "a branch of medical science": a specific, specialized field within the overall discipline.

  • Immunology is a crucial branch of medical science.

Variants and Related Words

• Medical (adj): relating to the science or practice of medicine.

  • He sought medical attention for his injury.

• Scientist (n): a person who is studying or has expert knowledge in one or more sciences.

  • The medical scientist published a groundbreaking paper.

Synonyms

• Biomedicine: the branch of medical science that applies biological principles to clinical practice.
• Medicine: the science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.

Related Phrases

• "progress in medical science": advancements and new developments within the field.

  • Progress in medical science depends on continued research funding.

• "principles of medical science": the fundamental concepts and laws that form the basis of the discipline.

  • The treatment was developed based on sound principles of medical science.

Noun

1. the science of dealing with the maintenance of health and the prevention and treatment of disease