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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

medicalized

/mɛdɪˈsaɪzd/ verb · British & US
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What does medicalized mean?

verb

To make something seem medical or to treat something as if it were a medical condition. To give something a medical or clinical appearance.

Example

"The media medicalized the celebrity's weight loss, implying that it was a serious medical issue."

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