paramedic — a person who is trained to give emergency medical care to people who are seriously injured or ill, especially at the scene of an accident
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who is trained to give emergency medical care to people who are seriously injured or ill, especially at the scene of an accident
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌpærəˈmedɪk/
Example Sentences
- The paramedic arrived faster than a pizza delivery guy, but unfortunately couldn't bring extra cheese for the patient's broken leg.
- She decided to become a paramedic after watching too many medical dramas and realizing she wanted to save lives without the hospital politics.
- The experienced paramedic remained calm under pressure and successfully stabilized the patient during transport.
paramedic
NOUN[/ˌpærəˈmedɪk/]
a person who is trained to give emergency medical care to people who are seriously injured or ill, especially at the scene of an accident
Emergency medical care at accident scene
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The term combines Greek 'para' (beside, alongside) with Latin 'medicus' (physician, doctor), literally meaning 'one who assists beside the doctor.' The modern usage as a trained emergency medical technician became established from the 1970s onward.
Breakdown
para- (Greek: beside, alongside) + medic (from Latin medicus: medical practitioner, doctor).
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📝Examples
“The paramedic arrived faster than a pizza delivery guy, but unfortunately couldn't bring extra cheese for the patient's broken leg.”
“She decided to become a paramedic after watching too many medical dramas and realizing she wanted to save lives without the hospital politics.”
“The experienced paramedic remained calm under pressure and successfully stabilized the patient during transport.”
“Paramedics undergo rigorous training to handle various emergency situations in the field.”
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