mə-ˈdis-nəl
1
as in healing
tending to cure disease or restore health
even in Roman times the hot mineral springs of Bath, England, were believed to possess medicinal properties
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2
as in healthy
beneficial to the health of body or mind
if gin and tonic is the medicinal potion that he claims, then he's done a lot of self-medication of late
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mə-ˈdis-nəl
as in drug
a substance or preparation used to treat disease
the discovery that the plant is a potent medicinal once it has been refined
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Recent Examples of medicinal
Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 23 June 2025
Adding Cannabis to the Ritual Cannabis has been used for centuries for its medicinal and creative properties.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 28 May 2025
Some even eat loquats raw, not only for their addictive taste, but also for medicinal purposes.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2025
It is often sold in the form of lotions, oils and edibles for medicinal purposes.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 20 June 2025
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Adjective
The changes, effective January 2023, cut retail taxes from 8% to 7% for recreational sales and from 6% to 5% for medicinal sales.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 23 June 2025
Adding Cannabis to the Ritual Cannabis has been used for centuries for its medicinal and creative properties.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 28 May 2025
Some even eat loquats raw, not only for their addictive taste, but also for medicinal purposes.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2025
It is often sold in the form of lotions, oils and edibles for medicinal purposes.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for medicinal
Adjective
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Experts have said for some time that not all fats are bad—in fact, some are healthy and key to a balanced diet that can contribute to better weight management.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Inside an office, a doctor told Ross that the top of his ligament was healthy and strong.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
Noun
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The most common classes of antihypertensive drugs are angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs).—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
8 July 2025
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If your dry mouth is chronic and/or caused by a Sjogren’s or a side effect of radiation, your doctor may write you a prescription for a drug that increases natural saliva production like pilocarpine (Salagen) or cevimeline (Evoxac).—
Amy Marturana Winderl,
SELF,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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The restaurants are thoughtful, the local wines great value, and the easy access to restorative walks through the surrounding hills makes the town all the more appealing.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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Habanero Cafe Arturo Ibarra has been drawing crowds to his South Austin restaurant since 1988 thanks to sizzling plates of fajitas, restorative enchiladas and simple breakfast and street style tacos made with tripas and carne asada.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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The most important thing to consider when determining if a certain plant is a good match for hydrangeas is growing conditions.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
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After all, how often would Canada's biggest hockey market have a chance to acquire Canada's best player?—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
Noun
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The clinic, which will open in the fall, will provide primary care, gender-affirming medicine, HIV prevention/treatment and mental health services.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
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This comprehensive framework positions the UK as a global leader in genomic medicine.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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But particularly for immigrants and English learners, remedial education and ESL classes serve as a necessary first step.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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So, there were evidence in that discussion where the CDC directors had to provide some, quite frankly, remedial assistance to help brief these members on the basis of vaccine science.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 June 2025
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While there is no treatment for the condition, some providers may suggest medication for mental health symptoms, including antidepressants, according to Cleveland Clinic.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
10 July 2025
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Think of your walk as similar to taking a prescription medication every day.—
Bryant Stamford,
The Courier-Journal,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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And then editing it back and forth with my coach and reading it out loud to her every week was very therapeutic.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
3 July 2025
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Since her death in 2016, the foundation has been focused on addressing mental health and trauma through education, therapeutic resources and creative arts.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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“Medicinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medicinal. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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