Medics: meaning, definitions and examples

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medics

[ ˈmɛdɪks ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

healthcare professionals

Medics are trained healthcare professionals who provide medical treatment and care to patients.

Synonyms

healthcare providers, medical professionals.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
medics	The word 'medics' appeared twice. See the first 'medics' entry for context and examples.
medical professionals	Formal and general context; suitable for referring to people with professional training in medicine or healthcare, such as doctors, nurses, and therapists. The conference was attended by medical professionals from around the world. Medical professionals are essential in managing public health crises.
healthcare providers	Formal context, used when referring to individuals or organizations that deliver health services, including doctors, nurses, and hospitals. Healthcare providers in the region are facing a shortage of medical supplies. Patients should always communicate openly with their healthcare providers.

Word

Description / Examples

medics

The word 'medics' appeared twice. See the first 'medics' entry for context and examples.

medical professionals

Formal and general context; suitable for referring to people with professional training in medicine or healthcare, such as doctors, nurses, and therapists.

The conference was attended by medical professionals from around the world.
Medical professionals are essential in managing public health crises.

healthcare providers

Formal context, used when referring to individuals or organizations that deliver health services, including doctors, nurses, and hospitals.

Healthcare providers in the region are facing a shortage of medical supplies.
Patients should always communicate openly with their healthcare providers.

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.

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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