The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word UROLOGY
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The straight part
We know that "medical study" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case medical study = urology.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does UROLOGY mean?
UROLOGY noun- The surgical specialty of medicine that treats disorders of the urinary tract and the urogenital system.