medically-directed
|med-i-cal-ly-di-rect-ed|
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/ˈmɛdɪkli dɪˈrɛktɪd/
guided by medical expertise
Etymology
Etymology Information
'medically-directed' originates from the combination of 'medical' and 'directed', where 'medical' pertains to the science of medicine and 'directed' means guided or managed.
Historical Evolution
'medically-directed' evolved from the need to describe processes or treatments that require medical oversight.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'guided by a doctor', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
managed or overseen by a medical professional.
The treatment plan is medically-directed to ensure patient safety.
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Last updated: 2025/03/24 18:08