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medically-managed

|med-i-cal-ly-man-aged|

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/ˈmɛdɪkli ˈmænɪdʒd/

healthcare oversight

Etymology
Etymology Information

'medically-managed' originates from the combination of 'medical' and 'manage,' where 'medical' is derived from Latin 'medicus' meaning 'physician,' and 'manage' is from Italian 'maneggiare' meaning 'to handle.'

Historical Evolution

'medically-managed' evolved from the combination of 'medical' and 'manage' in modern English to describe healthcare oversight.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'manage' meant 'to handle or control,' and 'medical' referred to 'physician-related.' Together, they evolved to mean 'overseen by medical professionals.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

refers to a condition or situation that is controlled or overseen by medical professionals.

The patient is in a medically-managed care facility.

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Last updated: 2025/03/22 11:07