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medically

American

[med-ik-lee, med-ik-uh-lee] / ˈmɛd ɪk li, ˈmɛd ɪk ə li /

adverb

in a way that relates to the science or practice of medicine.
as a treatment for illness, pain, or injury; therapeutically.
in a way that relates to one's health.

Example Sentences

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And many American doctors initially opposed the procedure as dangerous, medically unproven, and expensive because of physicians’ often-hefty fees and the cost of maintaining facilities for quarantining people temporarily after they were inoculated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

For now, Peanut remains under Pasadena Humane’s care and will stay there until he is medically ready for adoption.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

This is completely unfounded both medically and scientifically.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Florida does have a medically needy or “share of cost” program, which allows individuals with income slightly above the Medicaid threshold to qualify by treating the excess income as a deductible.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

Maybe it’s been medically prescribed: ten rows a day of plain, ten of purl.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood

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