paramedics

par-a-med-ics · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Healthcare professionals trained to provide emergency medical care, typically responding to accidents and emergencies outside of hospitals.

  2. 2.

    Members of an ambulance crew qualified to perform medical procedures.

Related words

See also: ambulance, emergency, medical
Synonyms: emergency_medical_technicians, first_responders

Etymology

From Greek para- (beside, alongside) combined with medic, indicating someone who works alongside medical professionals.