In a manner relating to medicine or medical treatment; from a medical perspective or using medical methods.
From medical + -ly. 'Medical' comes from Latin medicus 'physician' from mederi 'to heal, cure'. The adverb form developed to describe actions, perspectives, or evaluations done from a healthcare standpoint.
The phrase 'medically necessary' has become crucial in healthcare policy, distinguishing between treatments that are essential versus elective. Interestingly, what counts as 'medically' appropriate often varies significantly between cultures and historical periods, showing how medical practice is shaped by social values.
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