mə-ˈdis-nəl
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as in healing
tending to cure disease or restore health
even in Roman times the hot mineral springs of Bath, England, were believed to possess medicinal properties
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2
as in healthy
beneficial to the health of body or mind
if gin and tonic is the medicinal potion that he claims, then he's done a lot of self-medication of late
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mə-ˈdis-nəl
as in drug
a substance or preparation used to treat disease
the discovery that the plant is a potent medicinal once it has been refined
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Recent Examples of medicinal
Michael Erman, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
Natural Compounds as Potential Drugs Many modern drugs originate from medicinal herbs, which contain active compounds like alkaloids, glycosides, polyphenols, and terpenes.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 12 Mar. 2025
Scientists are also curious about the plant’s potential medicinal properties.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Feb. 2025
The ‘Damu Ritual’ is a multi-sensory experience involving a steam room and rain shower followed by the application of mud sourced from the Austrian Alps and enriched with medicinal plants in homage to Damu.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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The data showed Irish exports of medicinal and pharmaceutical products topped 9.4 billion euros — nearly triple December's figure of 3.2 billion euros and more than double the nearly 4.1 billion euros of drugs shipped out in January 2024.
—Michael Erman, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
Natural Compounds as Potential Drugs Many modern drugs originate from medicinal herbs, which contain active compounds like alkaloids, glycosides, polyphenols, and terpenes.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 12 Mar. 2025
Scientists are also curious about the plant’s potential medicinal properties.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Feb. 2025
The ‘Damu Ritual’ is a multi-sensory experience involving a steam room and rain shower followed by the application of mud sourced from the Austrian Alps and enriched with medicinal plants in homage to Damu.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for medicinal
Adjective
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LaMelo Ball, on a max contract through the 2028-29 season, is undoubtedly one of the game’s most creative players but also hasn’t been able to stay healthy.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2025
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Viktor Arvidsson’s spike has been more pronounced since mid-March, and reflects a player who finally appears healthy.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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On October 1, 2008, not long after Anastasio graduated from drug court, Phish announced its return, beginning with three shows at Hampton Coliseum the following March.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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The weight loss drug market has exploded, and Kailera Therapeutics is coming for its leaders, Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Short breaks with restorative activities like a walk or deep breathing can recharge your mind and prevent stress buildups.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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To hydrate the skin of his body, Momoa counts on Triumph & Disaster’s restorative body balm.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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After a week full of monstrous swings, the S&P 500 posted its best weekly performance since November 23, while the Nasdaq saw its best week since November 2022, according to the financial data firm FactSet.—
Anne Marie Drummond Lee,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Shorts are the only categories whose winners are ineligible for best picture, acting, screenplay or any other major Oscar, due to their length.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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More human studies are needed to understand how NAD+ supplements work or affect other medicines.—
Emmanuella Ogbonna,
Health,
11 Mar. 2025
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Clouded leopards are threatened by deforestation and poaching, as land is cleared for palm oil agriculture and they are hunted for their teeth, pelt and bones used in some traditional medicine, according to the Smithsonian.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Meanwhile, Ben Moore faces an active bench warrant after being inadvertently released from jail prematurely last year while serving time for a remedial contempt charge in his divorce case.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Aside from a remedial story that wouldn’t impress anyone over the age of 15, a big issue that permeated God of War, as well as several of its sequels and prequels, was its treatment of women.—
Diego Argüello,
Rolling Stone,
22 Mar. 2025
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Balmer's mother said her son was mentally ill and had not been taking his medication.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2025
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Schroeder was relying on anxiety and anti-depression medications to get through the day.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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According to tradition, soaking in a hot bath infused with these therapeutic salts allows the magnesium and sulfur to penetrate the skin, soothing muscles, detoxing the body, and easing stress.—
Alice Nardiotti,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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These spaces should feel supportive and therapeutic, like a warm residential setting—not isolating or restricting.—
Sharron van der Meulen,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Medicinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medicinal. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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