Md

1 of 4

abbreviation (1)

Maryland

Md

2 of 4

symbol

mendelevium

MD

3 of 4

abbreviation or noun

variants or M.D.
plural MDs or M.D.s
: doctor of medicine
John Smith, MD
She earned an M.D. from Harvard Medical School.
Members pay what they would for a standard, managed-care plan, and they get the same access to MDs and hospitals.Geoffrey Cowley et al.

MD

4 of 4

abbreviation (2)

1
[Italian mano destra] right hand
2
Maryland
3
medical department
4
minidisc
5
months after date
6
muscular dystrophy

Examples of Md in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Abbreviation or noun
And a weak pelvic floor can impact your back, Yves-Richard Dole, MD, an ob/gyn with Metropolitan OB/GYN, an affiliate of The Family Childbirth and Children's Center at Mercy, told Women’s Health. Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 24 May 2024 What's more, Kelly Gajewski, MD, a cardiologist with Children’s Hospital New Orleans, says excessive caffeine consumption may cause children and teens to have difficulty focusing and learning at school. Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 24 May 2024 However, the water shouldn’t be too hot, said Carl W. Bazil, MD, PhD, a professor of neurology at Columbia University Medical Center. Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 24 May 2024 There are so many new people following my journey as a #sarcoma patient and #resident #md ♬ original sound - Cancer Patient, MD At the end of her video, Nix got emotional. Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 10 May 2024 What Happens When a Tapeworm Infects the Brain? Claudia Perez, MD, an associate professor and neurology clerkship director at Texas Christian University, said that the tapeworm itself doesn't cause damage, but rather the brain's reaction to a cyst is what leads to symptoms. John Loeppky, Verywell Health, 10 May 2024 Ideas By Michael Mina and Janika Schmitt May 9, 2024 2:21 PM EDT Mina, MD, PhD, is the Chief Science Officer of eMed. Michael Mina, TIME, 9 May 2024 The case was reported at the American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy’s annual meeting which is taking place this week in Baltimore, MD. Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 9 May 2024 During the pandemic, scientists found that a lack of vitamin D may be linked to more severe cases and a higher death rate from COVID-19, according to Stuart Cohen, MD, chief of Infectious Diseases at UC Davis. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Abbreviation or noun

borrowed from Medieval Latin, abbreviation of medicīnae doctor

First Known Use

Abbreviation Or Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Md was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Md.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Md. Accessed 28 May. 2024.

Medical Definition

Md

1 of 3 symbol
mendelevium

MD

2 of 3 abbreviation or noun
variants or M.D.

MD

3 of 3 abbreviation
1
medical department
2
muscular dystrophy
Etymology

Abbreviation or noun

Latin medicinae doctor

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