to medicalize
Pronunciation
/mˈɛdɪkəlˌaɪz/
medicalise

Definition & Meaning of "medicalize"in English

to medicalize
01

to classify or interpret a non-medical condition, behavior, or aspect of life in terms of medical concepts or frameworks, often resulting in medical intervention or treatment

Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
medicalize
3rd person singular
medicalizes
Present participle
medicalizing
Past simple
medicalized
Past participle
medicalized
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