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Topic: Health

medical

IPA: /ˈmɛdɪkəl/

KK: /ˈmɛdɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the study or practice of health and medicine.

Example: She is studying medical science at the university.

noun

Definition: Not a valid English word.

Example: Not available

medicalization

IPA: /ˌmɛdɪkəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌmɛdɪkəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of treating something as a medical issue, often by applying medical terminology or interventions to it.

Example: The medicalization of mental health issues has changed how society views and treats these conditions.

medicalize

IPA: /ˈmɛdɪkəˌlaɪz/

KK: /ˈmɛdɪkəˌlaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To classify a condition or behavior as a medical issue that needs treatment or intervention.

Example: The new guidelines aim to medicalize certain behaviors that were previously considered normal.

medically

IPA: /ˈmɛdɪkli/

KK: /ˈmɛdɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to medicine or health care.

Example: The patient was treated medically for her condition.

medicament

IPA: /ˈmɛdɪkəmənt/

KK: /mɛdɪkəmənt/

noun

Definition: A substance that is used to treat or prevent illness or to promote healing.

Example: The doctor prescribed a medicament to help with her recovery.

medicare

IPA: /ˈmɛdɪˌkɛr/

KK: /ˈmɛdɪˌkɛr/

noun

Definition: A government program that provides health care services, primarily for older adults.

Example: Many seniors rely on Medicare for their medical expenses.

medicate

IPA: /ˈmɛdɪˌkeɪt/

KK: /ˈmɛdɪˌkeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To treat someone with medicine to help them feel better or to cure an illness.

Example: The doctor decided to medicate the patient to relieve their pain.

medication

IPA: /ˌmɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /mɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A substance used to treat or prevent illness or to relieve pain.

Example: The doctor prescribed a new medication for my allergies.

medicide

IPA: /ˈmɛdɪˌsaɪd/

KK: /mɛdɪˌsaɪd/

noun

Definition: A type of suicide that is assisted by a doctor or medical professional.

Example: The concept of medicide raises ethical questions about the role of healthcare providers in end-of-life decisions.

medicinable

IPA: /ˌmɛdɪˈsɪnəbl/

KK: /mɛdɪˈsɪnəbl/

adjective

Definition: Having the ability to heal or cure; related to medicine or treatment.

Example: The herbal remedy is considered medicinable and can help with various ailments.

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