This is the 11233rd most frequent Portuguese word.
medica
"Medica" in Portuguese means "female doctor" or "physician."
In this sentence, 'médica' is used as a noun referring to a female doctor, a professional occupation.
A médica cuidou dos seus pacientes com dedicação.
The doctor cared for her patients with dedication.
Here, 'medica' is used as a verb, meaning 'medicates,' describing the action of administering medicines.
Ela medica os doentes gravemente.
She medicates the severely ill.
In this instance, 'médica' is part of the phrase 'avaliação médica,' functioning as an adjective meaning 'medical,' modifying 'evaluation.'