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Definition medicalize in British English

medicalize verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈmedɪk(ə)laɪz/
1

to treat something as a medical problem, especially when there is no need to do so

Example

He has written a book with an intention to medicalize a new mental disorder.

Synonyms and related words
admit bedside manner be on call
2

to treat someone as having a medical problem even though they are not ill

Example

Doctors are medicalizing patients, especially the elderly, at a rapid rate.

Synonyms and related words
admit bedside manner be on call
Definition medicalize in British English