Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

medicolegal

Adjective

/ˌmɛdɪkoʊˈliɡəl/

Definition

Of or relating to both medicine and law, especially concerning medical aspects of legal cases.

Examples

In a medicolegal case, the doctor provided an expert opinion regarding the injuries sustained by the victim.
The medicolegal report was essential for understanding the circumstances of the patient’s death.

Meaning

Medicolegal refers to the intersection between medical science and legal principles, particularly in cases involving forensic medicine and legal aspects of medical practice.