medial
Americanadjective
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of medial
First recorded in 1560–70, medial is from the Late Latin word mediālis middle. See medium, -al 1
Example Sentences
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The study focused on people with mild to moderate osteoarthritis in the medial compartment of the knee, which is the inner side of the joint.
From Science Daily ● May 22, 2026
Recall, James suffered a grade 2 sprain of the medial collateral ligament in his left knee in the deciding loss.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2026
The midfielder suffered a medial collateral ligament injury in the Gunners' win over West Ham on 4 October and had to be replaced during the first half.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2025
James, who suffered a sprained medial collageral ligament in the Lakers’ final game of the first round, has a $52-million player option for next season.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 2025
Wings above blackish-brown, the base shining blue; anterior with a medial hyaline band; posterior beneath brown, with two longitudinal yellow-green lines.
From Zoological Illustrations, Volume I or Original Figures and Descriptions of New, Rare, or Interesting Animals by William Swainson
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