Medic: meaning, definitions and examples

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medic

 

[ ˈmɛdɪk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

healthcare

A person trained and skilled in the art of healing; a doctor, dentist, nurse, or other healthcare professional.

Synonyms

doctor, healthcare professional, nurse, physician

Examples of usage

  • Medics are often the first responders in emergency situations.
  • The medic administered the necessary treatment to the injured soldier.
Context #2 | Noun

military

A military personnel specially trained to provide medical treatment in combat situations.

Synonyms

combat medical technician, field medic, paramedic

Examples of usage

  • The medics rushed to help the wounded soldiers on the battlefield.
  • He trained as a combat medic before being deployed.

Translations

Translations of the word "medic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 médico

🇮🇳 चिकित्सक

🇩🇪 Arzt

🇮🇩 dokter

🇺🇦 лікар

🇵🇱 lekarz

🇯🇵 医者 (いしゃ)

🇫🇷 médecin

🇪🇸 médico

🇹🇷 doktor

🇰🇷 의사 (uisa)

🇸🇦 طبيب

🇨🇿 lékař

🇸🇰 lekár

🇨🇳 医生 (yīshēng)

🇸🇮 zdravnik

🇮🇸 læknir

🇰🇿 дәрігер

🇬🇪 ექიმი (ekimi)

🇦🇿 həkim

🇲🇽 médico

Etymology

The word 'medic' originated in the mid-16th century, derived from the Latin word 'medicus' meaning 'physician'. Over time, the term evolved to refer to both healthcare professionals and military personnel trained in medical care. The dual usage of the word reflects the importance of medical expertise in both civilian and military contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,582, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.