Medics: meaning, definitions and examples
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medics
[ ˈmɛdɪks ]
healthcare professionals
Medics are trained healthcare professionals who provide medical treatment and care to patients.
Synonyms
healthcare providers, medical professionals
Examples of usage
- Many medics work in hospitals and clinics.
- The army has medics who provide medical assistance on the battlefield.
Translations
Translations of the word "medics" in other languages:
🇵🇹 médicos
🇮🇳 चिकित्सक
🇩🇪 Mediziner
🇮🇩 medis
🇺🇦 медики
🇵🇱 medycy
🇯🇵 医師
🇫🇷 médecins
🇪🇸 médicos
🇹🇷 doktorlar
🇰🇷 의사
🇸🇦 أطباء
🇨🇿 lékaři
🇸🇰 lekári
🇨🇳 医生
🇸🇮 zdravniki
🇮🇸 læknar
🇰🇿 дәрігерлер
🇬🇪 მედიკოსები
🇦🇿 həkimlər
🇲🇽 médicos
Etymology
The term 'medic' originated in the early 19th century as a shortened form of 'medical'. It has been used to refer to healthcare professionals ever since, especially in the context of emergency medical services and military healthcare.
See also: medical, medication, medicinal, medicine, medicines, paramedic.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #28,026, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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