medically
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Definition
- Adverb:
- In a way that relates to, involves, or is connected with the science or practice of medicine: The word "medically" describes actions, conditions, or decisions that pertain to the field of medicine, including treatment, diagnosis, or professional healthcare standards.
- From a medical perspective or using medical methods: It indicates that something is done according to the principles, knowledge, or procedures of medical science.
Usage Examples
- Adverb:
- The patient is medically stable and can be discharged. (The patient's condition, as assessed by healthcare standards, is stable.)
- This procedure is not medically necessary. (This procedure is not required for health reasons according to medical judgment.)
- She is medically qualified to give that advice. (She has the formal medical training and credentials to provide that advice.)
Advanced Usage
"Medically speaking": Used to introduce a statement from a professional healthcare perspective.
- Medically speaking, his recovery is progressing as expected. (From a clinical/medical point of view, his recovery is on track.)
"Medically induced": Caused or brought about through medical intervention.
- The patient was in a medically induced coma. (The coma was intentionally caused by doctors using drugs for therapeutic reasons.)
"Medically underserved": Referring to a population or area lacking adequate healthcare services.
- The program aims to help medically underserved communities. (The program targets communities with insufficient access to medical care.)
Variants and Related Words
Medical (adj): Relating to medicine.
- He sought medical attention immediately.
Medic (n, informal): A medical practitioner or student, often used for military medical personnel.
- The medic rushed to help the injured soldier.
Synonyms
- Clinically: In a way that relates to the observation and treatment of patients (often used interchangeably in some contexts, though "clinically" can be more specific to direct patient care).
- Therapeutically: In a way related to the treatment of disease.
Antonyms
- Non-medically: In a way not related to medicine.
- Holistically: Considering the whole person, including non-medical factors like emotional or social well-being (often contrasted with a purely medical approach).
Related Phrases
Medically fit: Certified by a medical professional as being in good health for a specific purpose.
- He was declared medically fit to return to work.
Medically reviewed: Content that has been checked for accuracy by a healthcare professional.
- All articles on the site are medically reviewed by doctors.
Adverb
- involving medical practice
- medically trained nurses
- medically correct treatment