Medicinski

Medicinski is an adjective used in several South Slavic languages, including Croatian, Serbian, Bosnian, and Slovenian, to denote something related to medicine or medical science. It derives from the root medicina and the adjectival suffix -ski, and is typically translated into English as "medical." The form changes for gender and number, for example medicinski (masculine), medicinska (feminine), and medicinsko (neuter).

In practical use, medicinski appears in compound terms and institutional names, especially in education and healthcare. Common examples include medicinski fakultet, meaning Faculty of Medicine, and medicinski centar, a medical center. The term functions as a descriptive modifier, so it commonly combines with a noun to specify a medical or clinical context.

Capitalization follows standard rules for adjectives: it is usually lowercase unless it forms part of a proper name or title, in which case it may be capitalized (for example, Medicinski fakultet at a university). The word is not typically used as a standalone given name; its primary role is descriptive.

Related terms and cognates appear across the region and in neighboring languages, reflecting shared roots in medicine and education. Medicinski serves as a typical linguistic tool for labeling medical disciplines, facilities, and professions within these linguistic communities.