kitabibu

How to say it

Meaning

Describes something related to medicine and the treatment of patients, such as a medical examination, medical reasons or medical procedures.

Good to know

Used after a noun: uchunguzi wa kitabibu, a medical examination; sababu za kitabibu, medical reasons; taratibu za kitabibu, medical procedures. From tabibu, doctor, with the ki of manner.

Examples

• Mshtakiwa alifanyiwa uchunguzi wa kitabibu hospitalini.The accused underwent a medical examination at the hospital.
• Mchezaji huyo hakucheza kwa sababu za kitabibu.That player did not play for medical reasons.
• Maendeleo ya kitabibu yameongeza umri wa kuishi.Medical progress has increased life expectancy.