medical

The word “medical” has 3 syllables: med-i-cal

It's pronounced as /ˈmɛdɪkəl/


What is synonym and antonym for medical?

In the thesaurus, “medical” has 19 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for medical along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for medical

  • aesculapian
  • anodyne
  • cathartic
  • corrective
  • curative
  • healing
  • iatric
  • medicative
  • medicinal
  • medicolegal
  • pathological
  • pharmaceutical
  • preventive
  • prophylactic
  • restorative
  • salutary
  • therapeutic
  • therapeutical
  • tonic

Antonyms for medical

Meanings of medical

  • noun
    1. A medical examination.
  • adjective
    1. Of or pertaining to the practice of medicine.
    2. Intended to have a therapeutic effect; medicinal.
    3. Requiring medical treatment.
    4. Pertaining to the state of one's health.
    5. Pertaining to or requiring treatment by other than surgical means.

Example Sentences

  • He went to the medical clinic for a routine check-up.
  • The medical team responded quickly to the emergency.
  • She decided to pursue a medical career to help others.
  • Medical research has advanced rapidly in recent years.
  • The hospital provides both medical and surgical services.

On this page you'll find 21 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to medical, such as: aesculapian, anodyne, cathartic, corrective, curative, harmful, healing.

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