Adverbs of Medicine and Psychology · Adverbs: Relational

regarding or concerning medical matters, procedures, or conditions

"He was medically cleared."

"The patient was medically cleared to leave the hospital and his doctors said that he could resume normal activities immediately."

in a way related to clinical practices or medical examinations and treatments

"He was clinically depressed."

"The patient was clinically depressed and the psychiatrist prescribed medication and recommended regular therapy sessions."

in a manner that is related to genetics or genes

"They are genetically related."

"They are genetically related because they share the same parents and therefore have many similar physical characteristics."

in a way related to the functions and processes of living organisms, especially concerning the body's physical and chemical processes

"The response was physiologically normal."

"The response was physiologically normal and the doctors were not concerned about the patient's vital signs."

in relation to the body as opposed to the mind

"I feel physically tired today."

"I feel physically tired today because I went for a long run this morning and did not sleep well last night."

in a way related to using medicine or medical treatment

"The herb is medicinally useful."

"The herb is medicinally useful for treating mild anxiety and many people use it as a natural alternative to prescription drugs."

through or within a vein

"The drug was given intravenously."

"The drug was given intravenously and the patient felt the effects within seconds as the medication entered his bloodstream."

with regard to the study, diagnosis, or treatment of diseases or abnormal conditions

"The doctor studied it pathologically."

"The patient's condition was examined pathologically to understand the underlying cellular changes and guide treatment."

with regard to the growth or changes that happen during the process of development, whether physical, mental, or emotional

"The child is developmentally delayed."

"The child is developmentally delayed and he needs special education services to help him reach his full potential."

regarding food and its impact on health, growth, and well-being

"The meal was nutritionally balanced."

"The meal was nutritionally balanced with protein carbohydrates and healthy fats and the dietitian approved the menu for the hospital cafeteria."

with regard to the structure and organization of the body and its parts

"The body is anatomically correct."

"The body is anatomically correct and medical students study the model to learn about the structure of the human body."

regarding the use of the voice, especially when speaking or singing

"She sang vocally well."

"The singer vocally performed the difficult aria with perfect pitch and emotion."

with regard to how people see things or use light, especially with lenses or visual processes

"The lens is optically clear."

"The device is optically powered and it uses light instead of electricity to transmit data between its components."

with regard to the nose or using the nose, particularly in producing sounds or administering substances

"He spoke nasally."

"The patient spoke nasally because his nose was congested from a bad cold and he sounded like he had a stuffy head."

with regard to the face or its features, often referring to expressions, treatments, or actions involving the face

"He smiled facially."

"The patient's face was examined facially to assess the extent of the injury and plan reconstructive surgery."

with regard to the mind, mental processes, or perceptions beyond normal senses

"She is psychically sensitive."

"The woman claimed that she was psychically sensitive and she said that she could feel the emotions of people in the same room."

for the purpose of healing, treatment, or the improvement of well-being

"The drug is therapeutically useful."

"The drug is therapeutically useful for treating the disease and patients who take it experience significant improvement in their symptoms."

in a way that is related to someone's mind or emotions

"He is psychologically prepared for the challenge."

"He is psychologically prepared for the challenge and has trained his mind to stay calm under pressure."

regarding one's mind, mental capacities, or aspects of mental well-being

"She is mentally prepared for the exam."

"She is mentally prepared for the exam because she has studied hard and reviewed all of the material many times."

with regard to thinking, reasoning, or understanding, especially in terms of mental and analytical abilities

"He is intellectually gifted."

"The student is intellectually gifted and she excels in all of her classes without having to study very hard."

with regard to thinking processes, learning, or understanding, particularly focusing on mental activities and acquiring knowledge

"She is cognitively impaired."

"The elderly patient is cognitively impaired and she needs assistance with daily tasks because she cannot remember things well."

in a manner that relates to the nervous system or the study of the nervous system

"He is neurologically damaged."

"The patient is neurologically damaged and he has difficulty walking and speaking because of the injury to his brain."

in a manner that is related to or guided by instinct or innate behavior

"He reacted instinctually."

"She instinctually reached for her child when she heard the loud crash coming from the kitchen."

regarding the method of ingesting medication or drugs through the mouth

"The medicine was taken orally."

"The medicine was taken orally and the patient swallowed the pill with a glass of water after eating his dinner."