medically
UK: ˈmedɪkli | US: ˈmedɪkli
adv. in a manner relating to medicine or medical treatment
adv. from a medical perspective
The word "medically" combines "medical," derived from Latin medicus (meaning "of a physician"), with the adverbial suffix "-ly," which originates from Old English -līce. The root "medical" traces back to mederi ("to heal"), reflecting the word's enduring connection to healing and treatment. The suffix "-ly" transforms the adjective into an adverb, indicating manner or perspective. This structure efficiently conveys "in a medical way" or "pertaining to medicine."
The patient was treated medically before undergoing surgery.
Medically speaking, the symptoms align with a viral infection.
She is medically qualified to advise on this condition.
The decision was made based on medically sound evidence.
Medically unnecessary procedures should be avoided.