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1. Of the highest or finest quality; exceptionally good of its kind.
2. Archaic. Superior.

[L. medicina (sc. ars), fr. medicinus medical, fr. medicus: cf. F. médecine. See Medical.]

1. The science which relates to the prevention, cure, or alleviation of disease.

2. Any substance administered in the treatment of disease; a remedial agent; a medication; a medicament; a remedy; physic.

prin·ci·pal (prĭn'sə-pəl)
adj.

1. First, highest, or foremost in importance, rank, worth, or degree; chief. See synonyms at chief.
2. Of, relating to, or being financial principal, or a principal in a financial transaction.

1. A man joined to a woman in marriage; a male spouse.
2. Chiefly British. A manager or steward, as of a household.
3. Archaic. A prudent, thrifty manager.

1. The dressed or tanned hide of an animal, usually with the hair removed.
2. Any of various articles or parts made of dressed or tanned hide, such as a boot or strap.
3. The flap of a dog's ear.