medically
Americanadverb
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in a way that relates to the science or practice of medicine.
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as a treatment for illness, pain, or injury; therapeutically.
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in a way that relates to one's health.
Example Sentences
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“If I don’t do what’s medically indicated in a potentially life-threatening situation, then I am liable for neglect. Why isn’t this the same thing?”
From Salon • May 27, 2026
At 25, I don’t have clear solutions on how to fix my hair loss medically, or how to live with it aesthetically.
From Slate • May 23, 2026
The flip side is that it’s hard to determine which products and services are likely to pay off medically versus the snake oil.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
Diagnosed with a stress reaction in her left foot, she was forced to medically redshirt and sit out the year.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
All this business about medically induced comas is just doctor talk.
From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman
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