medial

adjective

me·​di·​al ˈmē-dē-əl 

1

: mean, average

2

a

: being or occurring in the middle

b

: extending toward the middle

especially : lying or extending toward the median axis of the body

3

: situated between the extremes of initial and final in a word or morpheme

medial noun

medially

ˈmē-dē-ə-lē 

adverb

Synonyms

• central
• halfway
• intermediary
• intermediate
• median
• mediate
• medium
• mid
• middle
• midmost

Examples of medial in a Sentence

four is the medial number between one and seven

Recent Examples on the Web

But the reality remains that after taking a platelet-rich-plasma injection for the medial tendinitis in his right foot on March 15, the plan, according to a source familiar with the approach, was a week off, followed by a two-week ramp up. —Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2024

The rules proposed by two state departments would have required the psychiatrists, endocrinologists and medial ethicists to have roles in creating gender-affirming care plans for clinics and hospitals. —Hannah Schoenbaum, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2024

The Cleveland Browns star suffered a devastating knee injury early last season, missed 15 games in 2023 and underwent two procedures to repair two ligaments, a meniscus and his medial capsule. —Chantz Martin, Fox News, 3 Oct. 2024

That was Djokovic’s first tournament win of the year, having been forced to pull out of the French Open after tearing the medial meniscus in his right knee. —James Hansen, The Athletic, 8 Aug. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin medialis, from Latin medius

First Known Use

1570, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing medial

• medial collateral ligament

Kids Definition

medial

adjective

me·​di·​al ˈmēd-ē-əl 

1

: median entry 2 sense 1

2

: ordinary entry 2 sense 2, average

medially

-ə-lē 

adverb

Medical Definition

medial

adjective

me·​di·​al ˈmēd-ē-əl 

1

: lying or extending in the middle

especially, of a body part : lying or extending toward the median axis of the body

the medial surface of the tibia

2

: of or relating to the media of a blood vessel

necrosis and lipid deposition with medial involvement

medially

-ə-lē 

adverb