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nonmedical

British  
/ nɒnˈmɛdɪkəl /

adjective

  1. not of, relating to, or using medical theory or practice

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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With his ex-wife emboldened by the support from nonmedical experts at the home and the ombudsman, a fight over Vinit’s life and medical treatment—and the conservatorship of his nearly $1 million estate—ensued.

From Slate • Dec. 8, 2025

These accounts are often seen as retirement vehicles because they can grow over time, and after age 65, that money can be withdrawn for nonmedical expenses without penalty.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 30, 2025

If you withdraw money for nonmedical expenses and you are under age 65, you will face a 20% penalty and income taxes on your withdrawal.

From Barron's • Oct. 5, 2025

“Wouldn’t it be cool to try and look for tipping points in business, or in social policy, or in advertising, or in any number of other nonmedical areas?”

From Salon • Dec. 11, 2024

It also involves long periods of hospitalization, lots of nursing, lots of involvement of nonmedical professionals in and out of the hospital.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas