kimatibabu

How to say it

Meaning

Having to do with medical treatment and the work of doctors, or done in a medical way; majaribio ya kimatibabu are clinical trials.

Good to know

An adverb and describing word that does not change for class; from matibabu, medical treatment. It follows the noun: vifaa vya kimatibabu, medical equipment; ushauri wa kimatibabu, medical advice.

Examples

• Hospitali imepokea vifaa vipya vya kimatibabu.The hospital has received new medical equipment.
• Dawa hiyo bado iko katika majaribio ya kimatibabu.That drug is still in clinical trials.
• Alipewa ushauri wa kimatibabu kabla ya safari.He was given medical advice before the journey.