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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"I've been medically advised to stop pushing through."
From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026
Prosecutors allege the scheme resulted in nearly $27.7 million in fraudulent Medicare claims for medically unnecessary hospice services, with Medicare paying about $26.9 million.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026
Airlifted to a children’s hospital in Loma Linda, Chris was put in a medically induced coma.
From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026
Alex Pereira, who lost his interim heavyweight title bout to Ciryl Gane by TKO, was medically suspended for 180 days or until he’s cleared with a negative maxillofacial CT scan.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026
I don’t know, but we have to do whatever is best for your son medically right now.
From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick
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