Pharmaceutical Industry Terms

noun a medical examination or treatment

adjective relating to the science or practice of medicine

• The medical community is constantly researching new treatments for various diseases.
• I have a medical appointment tomorrow to get my flu shot.
• I'm feeling pretty rough, might need to see a doc for some medical help.
• His words were like a soothing balm, providing a much-needed medical relief for her troubled mind.

noun a winged staff with two snakes coiled around it, symbolizing the medical profession

• The caduceus is often used as a symbol of medicine and healing in the healthcare industry.
• I got a tattoo of a caduceus on my arm because I'm studying to become a nurse.
• Check out the cool caduceus patch on my backpack - it's so edgy!
• The caduceus represents the balance between life and death, health and illness.