English Adjectives Related to "Medicine"

benign

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(of an ilness) not fatal or harmful

malignant

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She received the news that her condition was benign, bringing relief to her and her family.

The doctor assured him that the lump on his skin was benign and required no treatment.

malignant

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(of a tumor or disease) uncontrollable and likely to be fatal

benign

vaccinated

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having received a vaccine, which can help prevent the spread of certain diseases by making a person immune to them

antibiotic

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related to medicines or treatments that can kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria

medical

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related to medicine, treating illnesses, and health

medicinal

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having properties or qualities suitable for treating or curing illnesses or promoting health

biomedical

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relating to applying biology and medical principles to studying and treating diseases and health problems

pharmaceutical

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related to the production, use, or sale of medicines

pathological

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relating to or caused by an illness or disease

menstrual

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relating to the monthly process of menstruation in females, involving the shedding of the uterine lining

autoimmune

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relating to a condition where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own cells, tissues, or organs

diagnostic

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related to identifying or determining the presence of an illness or problem by analyzing various symptoms or signs

diabetic

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relating to a medical condition characterized by an impaired ability to regulate blood sugar levels

surgical

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related to or involving medical procedures that involve making incisions in the body to treat injuries, diseases, or deformities

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digestive

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relating to the process of breaking down food in the body and absorbing its nutrients

clinical

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relating to the observation, examination, and treatment of patients in a medical setting

microbial

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related to microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or protists

antimicrobial

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related to substances or treatments that have the ability to inhibit the growth of or destroy microorganisms

viral

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caused by or related to a virus

antiviral

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inhibiting or destroying the growth and replication of viruses

bacterial

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related to bacteria, which are tiny organisms that can cause infections or serve beneficial roles in various environments

antibacterial

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related to substances or agents that have the ability to inhibit the growth and reproduction of bacteria

inflammatory

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causing or involving swelling and irritation of body tissues

parasympathetic

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relating to the part of the nervous system that promotes relaxation and digestion in the body

pediatric

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relating to the branch of medicine that focuses on the care and treatment of children and adolescents

cancerous

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related to or characterized by the presence of cancer, a disease caused by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells

degenerative

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characterized by the gradual deterioration or decline of a particular organ, system, or function in the body

premedical

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relating to the period or courses of study undertaken before entering medical school

therapeutic

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having a positive effect on both physical and mental well-being

cosmetic

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related to improving the appearance of the body, especially the face and skin

dietary

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related to the food and nutrition aspects of a person's diet

nutritional

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related to the nourishment provided by food and its impact on health, promoting growth and overall bodily well-being

pharmacological

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related to the study or effects of drugs and medications on the body

rehabilitative

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aimed at restoring or improving physical or mental function after injury, illness, or addiction

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immunological

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related to the body's immune system, including its function, response, and interactions with foreign substances

radiological

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related to the use of radiation, especially in medical imaging and diagnosis

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