medically
A1Pronunciation
UK
- /mˈɛdɪkli/
US
- /ˈmɛdəkli/
- /ˈmɛdɪkəli/
Description
- in a medical way
- related to healthcare
- for health reasons
"Medically" means in a way that relates to medicine, doctors, or healthcare. It is often used when something is judged, explained, or done from a medical point of view. For example, a person can be medically fit to work, medically unable to travel, or medically treated after an injury. The word often shows that the reason or decision is based on health, illness, or professional medical advice.
The word "medically" means in a way that relates to medicine or healthcare. It is used when something is connected to doctors, diagnosis, treatment, or a person's physical or mental condition. Often, it adds the idea that a judgment or action is based on medical facts or professional advice, not just on personal opinion.
You will see "medically" in many common phrases. Someone can be medically fit for work, medically unfit to continue a task, or medically cleared to return to school or sports. A treatment can be medically necessary, meaning a doctor believes it is needed for the person's health. A person may also leave a job for medically related reasons or be medically retired because of illness or injury.
The word is especially common in formal or practical contexts such as hospitals, insurance forms, workplace reports, research, and legal documents. It helps show that something has medical importance. For example, a scan might show a medically significant result, or a person might be medically advised not to travel. In these cases, the word points to a health-based reason or a professional medical decision.
So, "medically" is a useful word when English needs to express that something is true, needed, allowed, or explained because of medicine or health. It does not simply mean "about feeling sick." It usually suggests a clearer link to medical care, medical evidence, or a doctor's judgment.
Examples
- 1
Work fitness
The doctor said he was medically fit to return to work.
- 2
Medical opinion
Medically speaking, the procedure is low-risk.
- 3
Insurance coverage
The surgery was considered medically necessary, so insurance covered it.
Phrase
medically necessary
needed for health reasons, not just wanted
- 4
Return to sport
She cannot play again until she is medically cleared.
Phrase
medically cleared
officially allowed after a health check
- 5
Emergency treatment
He was placed in a medically induced coma after the accident.
Phrase
medically induced
caused by doctors as part of treatment
Forms and spellings
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Main spelling
- medicallyadverb