major medical
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of major medical
First recorded in 1950–55; ellipsis of major medical expense insurance plan
Example Sentences
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A 2026 study took the idea further in diabetic wound healing, a major medical challenge often marked by chronic inflammation, poor blood vessel growth, and cellular senescence.
From Science Daily • May 20, 2026
Many major medical societies say mail access makes reproductive health care safer and more equitable, especially for people of limited means or who live in rural areas far from clinics.
From Barron's • May 10, 2026
I remember worrying about getting claustrophobic in the machine; that was what I considered a major medical issue.
From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026
The drug is recommended by other major medical groups as well as other governments around the world.
From BBC • Sep. 22, 2025
And because he was in Midtown Manhattan, there were major medical centers nearby, all licensed to do the latest in emergency cardiac care.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
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