pro-medical
|pro-med-i-cal|
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/proʊˈmɛdɪkəl/
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/prəʊˈmɛdɪkəl/
for medicine; supporting medical treatment
Etymology
'pro-medical' is a modern English compound formed from the prefix 'pro-' (from Latin 'pro') meaning 'for' and the adjective 'medical' (from Late Latin 'medicus', 'medicalis') meaning 'relating to a physician or medicine'.
'medical' developed from Latin 'medicus' (physician) into Medieval/ Late Latin 'medicalis' and Old French forms, then into Middle English as 'medical'/'medicall'. The compound 'pro-medical' is a recent English formation that combines the prefix 'pro-' with 'medical' to express support for medicine.
Originally, roots like 'medicus' specifically meant 'physician'; over time 'medical' broadened to 'relating to medicine' in general. The compounded form 'pro-medical' came to mean 'in favor of medical treatment or medical approaches'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
in favor of medical treatment, medical professionals, or policies that support medicine and healthcare.
The board adopted a pro-medical policy, increasing funding for hospital services.
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Adjective 2
relating to or favoring approaches that prioritize medical/clinical solutions over non-medical alternatives.
Her article took a pro-medical tone, arguing that clinical intervention was the best course.
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Last updated: 2025/11/04 18:54