How to pronounce medical

Say it like this: /ˈmɛdəkəl/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ˈmɛdəkəl/

What does medical mean?

adjOf or pertaining to the practice of medicine.

“medical doctor; medical student”

Intended to have a therapeutic effect; medicinal.

“medical marijuana; medical cannabis; medical treatment”

Requiring medical treatment.

“A costly medical condition can bankrupt you if it doesn't kill you first.”

nounA medical examination.

“You'll have to get a medical before you apply for that job.”

A medical practitioner.

“We medicals have a better way than that. When we dislike a friend of ours, we dissect him.”

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