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Medicinally: meaning, definitions and examples

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medicinally

 

[ mɛdɪˈsɪnəli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

related to medicine

Medicinally refers to the use of a substance for the treatment or prevention of disease or illness. It often describes how a particular plant, compound, or practice can have health benefits. This term is commonly used in discussions about herbal remedies, pharmaceuticals, and alternative medicine. The medicinal properties of a substance are often studied in the fields of pharmacology and toxicology.

Synonyms

curatively, pharmaceutically, therapeutically

Examples of usage

  • The herb is used medicinally to treat digestive issues.
  • Many plants are known for their medicinally significant compounds.
  • The ointment can be applied medicinally to promote healing.
  • This oil is medicinally beneficial for skin conditions.

Translations

Translations of the word "medicinally" in other languages:

🇵🇹 medicinalmente

🇮🇳 औषधीय रूप से

🇩🇪 medizinisch

🇮🇩 secara medisinal

🇺🇦 медично

🇵🇱 medycznie

🇯🇵 医学的に

🇫🇷 médicinalement

🇪🇸 medicinalmente

🇹🇷 tıbbi olarak

🇰🇷 약용으로

🇸🇦 طبياً

🇨🇿 medicínsky

🇸🇰 liečebne

🇨🇳 药用地

🇸🇮 medicinsko

🇮🇸 lyfjafræðilega

🇰🇿 медициналық

🇬🇪 მედიცინური

🇦🇿 tibbidir

🇲🇽 medicinalmente

Etymology

The term 'medicinally' derives from the root word 'medicine,' which has its origins in the Latin 'medicina,' meaning 'the healing art.' Over time, the word has evolved to encompass a wide range of substances and practices aimed at improving health. The suffix '-ally' is used to form adverbs indicating manner or relation. Thus, 'medicinally' describes actions or applications that relate directly to medicine or healing processes. Its usage is prevalent in both scientific literature and everyday language, highlighting the importance of plants, substances, and treatments in maintaining health. Throughout history, different cultures have relied on herbal and natural remedies, leading to a richer understanding of what it means to use something medicinally.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,276 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.