medical certificate
Noun
Meaning
medical certificate (plural medical certificates)
A statement from a physician or other health care provider that attests to the result of a medical examination of a patient.
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Examples
•Austria: Closes three land border crossings with Italy to all foreigners, except those with a medical certificate issued within four days.
At the end of September 2001 he had spent a few days away from school, for which he presented a mandatory medical certificate which was quickly identified as a forgery.
In the United States, the Federal Aviation Administration requires that pilots be tested for normal color vision as part of their medical clearance in order to obtain the required medical certificate, a prerequisite to obtaining a pilot's certification.
The medical certificate must be issued and signed by a medical practitioner or any other person who is certified to diagnose and treat patients and who is registered with a professional council.
A copy of his affidavit and medical certificate was sent via email and was given to the Committal court by Manda today.
He obtained a medical certificate for one week off work prior to commencing his leave, extending his leave to four weeks.