medical
/ˈmed.ɪ.kəl/(adjective)
AWL Sublist 5CEFR B2IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
Relating to the science or practice of medicine, healing, or treatment of illness.
Key Academic Collocations
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medicalmedicallymedicationmedicinemedic
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
clinicaltherapeutichealthcaremedicinalbiomedical
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"The bar chart highlights sharp discrepancies in per-capita public expenditure on medical research across OECD member states."
"Universal access to comprehensive emergency medical care is widely regarded as a benchmark of modern social progress."
"Advancements in genomic sequencing enable specialized medical practitioners to tailor therapies to individual patient DNA."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
Pair with nouns: 'medical practitioners', 'medical facilities', 'medical intervention' to maintain academic register.