English · Word Candidate

medical

/ˈmɛdɪkl̩/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: medicals

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Of or pertaining to the practice of medicine.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Liên quan đến việc thực hành y học

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Adjective

medical doctor; medical student

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Intended to have a therapeutic effect; medicinal.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Nhằm có tác dụng điều trị; thuốc

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Adjective

medical marijuana; medical cannabis; medical treatment

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A medical examination.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Khám xét y tế

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NounRegister: informal

You'll have to get a medical before you apply for that job.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “medical” mean?

Of or pertaining to the practice of medicine.

Is “medical” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.