German word

ärztlich

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈɛːɐ̯tstlɪç/

Meaning

  • adjectivemedical

Example

Sie braucht eine ärztliche Untersuchung.

She needs a medical examination.

Illustration for ärztlich (medical)

More examples

Für die Krankschreibung braucht er eine ärztliche Bescheinigung.

He needs a medical certificate for his sick leave.

Core concept

A doctor's stamp on an examination, statement, or condition.

Common phrases

  • ärztliche Untersuchung

    medical examination

  • ärztliche Bescheinigung

    medical certificate

  • ärztliche Versorgung

    medical care

Similar words

medizinisch: Concerned with medicine, healthcare, or medical science in general.
klinisch: Relating to examinations, tests, and patient care in a clinical setting.
fachärztlich: Relating to specialist medical care or a particular medical specialty.

Definition in German

Beschreibt Handlungen, Aussagen oder Zustände mit ärztlichem Ursprung oder ärztlicher Bestätigung.

Word origin

Ärztlich is formed from Arzt, meaning "doctor," with the adjective suffix -lich, meaning "relating to" or "connected with."

Usage tips

  • Ärztlich usually points to a doctor's involvement or authorization, while medizinisch can describe medical matters more broadly.

Other meanings

  • doctor'sadjective

Opposites

  • laienhaftamateurishadjective

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