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paramedical

pa·ra·me·dical

uncommon
adjective (1) noun (1)

adjective

1.

of or denoting a person who supplements physicians and nurses in their activities

  • “ambulance drivers are paramedical personnel”

noun

1.

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

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Origin

From para- + medical.

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