Emily Dickinson Lexicon

MED'IC-AL, a. [L. medicus, from medeor, to heal; Gr. μηδικος, μηδομαι; μηδος, cure.]

1. Pertaining to the art of healing diseases; as, the medical profession; medical services.
2. Medicinal; containing that which heals; tending to cure; as, the medical properties of a plant.
3. Adapted, intended or instituted to teach medical science. In this country, medical schools are comparatively of recent date. – Hosack.