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Med

mɛd
Common
~ 4000
~ 4000
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Medical

Example: I need to visit the med center for a check-up.
Usage: informalContext: casual conversations, healthcare settings
Note: Short for 'medical'; commonly used in informal contexts.

Mediterranean

Example: Let's go out for some med food tonight.
Usage: informalContext: discussing food or cuisine
Note: Short for 'Mediterranean'; often used in casual conversations.

Middle

Example: She placed the book on the med shelf.
Usage: formalContext: describing positions or locations
Note: Short for 'middle'; more commonly used in formal writing.

Med's synonyms

medicine

Medicine refers to substances used to treat or prevent diseases or medical conditions.
Example: She takes her medicine every morning for her allergies.
Note: Medicine is a more formal term compared to 'med'.

drug

Drug refers to any substance used in the treatment, cure, or prevention of a disease.
Example: He is allergic to penicillin, so that drug cannot be used for his infection.
Note: Drug is a broader term that can refer to both legal and illegal substances.

remedy

Remedy is a treatment or cure for a disease or medical condition.
Example: Grandma's home remedy for a sore throat always works like magic.
Note: Remedy often implies a natural or traditional treatment.

Med expressions, common phrases

Meddle in

To interfere or get involved in something that is not your concern.
Example: She always meddles in other people's business.
Note: The word 'meddle' implies interfering in a situation, while 'med' is a short form that does not carry the same meaning.

Medication

Refers to a substance used for treating a medical condition or illness.
Example: He takes his medication every morning for his condition.
Note: The word 'medication' specifically refers to a substance used for medical treatment, while 'med' is a shortened form with no medical connotation.

Med school

Short for medical school, where students study to become doctors.
Example: She studied hard to get into med school.
Note: In this case, 'med' is an informal abbreviation for 'medical' to refer to a specific type of school.

Med kit

A collection of medical supplies used for first aid or emergency treatment.
Example: Make sure you have a med kit in your car in case of emergencies.
Note: A 'med kit' is a specific set of medical supplies, while 'med' by itself does not have this specific connotation.

Medevac

Short for medical evacuation, referring to the transportation of patients by air for medical treatment.
Example: The injured hiker was airlifted by a medevac helicopter.
Note: The term 'medevac' is a specialized term for medical evacuation, while 'med' on its own does not carry this specific meaning.

Med everyday (slang) expressions

Med

Short form of 'medical', commonly used in informal conversation.
Example: Are you going to med school after graduation?
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Medic

Informal term for a medical professional, often used in military contexts.
Example: She's a trained medic and can assist in emergencies.
Note: Informal abbreviation of 'medical.'

Medico

Colloquial term for a medical doctor or healthcare professional.
Example: The medico prescribed some painkillers for the muscle strain.
Note: Informal variation of 'medical.'

Meds

Short form of medications or medicine, commonly used in informal settings.
Example: Don't forget to take your meds before bedtime.
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Medify

To transform or adapt something for medical purposes.
Example: I'm going to medify this space to make it more suitable for a clinic.
Note: Informal derivation from 'medical.'

Medi

Shortened form of 'medical', often used in advertising or promotion.
Example: They offer a range of great medi services at that clinic.
Note:

Med - Examples

The patient was advised to take a dip in the med for his skin condition.
The med supplies were running low in the hospital.
The new med center will offer state-of-the-art treatments.

Med grammar

Med - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: med
Conjugations
Syllables, Separation and Stress
med Contains 1 syllables: med
Phonetic transcription: ˈmed
med , ˈmed (The red syllable is stressed)

Med - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
med: ~ 4000 (Common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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