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paramedic

pa·ra·me·dic

UK/ˌpæɹəˈmɛdɪk/ US/ˌpɛɹəˈmɛdɪk/ fairly common us

noun

1.

a person trained to assist medical professionals and to give emergency medical treatment

Synonyms

Origin

From para- + medic.

Phrases

  • emergency medical services
  • emergency medical technician

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