adj. & n.
--adj.
1. of or relating to the science of medicine in general.
2 of or relating to conditions requiring medical and not surgical treatment (medical ward).
--n. colloq. a medical examination.
Phrases and idioms:
medical certificate a certificate of fitness or unfitness to work etc. medical examination an examination to determine a person's physical fitness. medical jurisprudence the law relating to medicine. medical officer Brit. a person in charge of the health services of a local authority or other organization. medical practitioner a physician or surgeon.
Derivatives:
medically adv.
Etymology: F m{eacute}dical or med.L medicalis f. L medicus: see MEDIC(1)