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paramedic

 

[ ˌpar.əˈmed.ɪk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical professional

A paramedic is a healthcare professional who is trained to provide emergency medical treatment. They are often the first responders at the scene of an accident or medical emergency and play a crucial role in saving lives.

Synonyms

EMT, emergency medical technician, medic.

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Word Description / Examples
paramedic

Used when referring to a highly trained medical professional who can provide advanced levels of medical care in emergency situations.

  • The paramedic administered drugs to stabilize the patient's heart rate
  • Paramedics were quick to respond to the scene of the car accident
EMT

An abbreviation for Emergency Medical Technician, often used in casual or written contexts. It is synonymous with 'emergency medical technician'.

  • The EMTs arrived within minutes and began first aid
  • As an EMT, she handles a wide range of emergency medical situations
emergency medical technician

Used when referring to someone who is trained to provide basic emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients.

  • The emergency medical technician quickly assessed the injured hiker's condition
  • Emergency medical technicians provide essential care during a crisis
medic

A general term that can refer to any medical professional, often used in military contexts or informally.

  • The medic treated soldiers on the battlefield
  • During the disaster, medics played a crucial role in helping injured people

Examples of usage

  • Paramedics administered first aid to the injured passengers at the scene of the car crash.
  • The paramedic quickly assessed the patient's condition and started treatment.
  • The paramedic's quick response helped save the victim's life.

Translations

Translations of the word "paramedic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 paramédico

🇮🇳 पैरामेडिक

🇩🇪 Sanitäter

🇮🇩 paramedis

🇺🇦 парамедик

🇵🇱 ratownik medyczny

🇯🇵 救急救命士

🇫🇷 paramédical

🇪🇸 paramédico

🇹🇷 paramedik

🇰🇷 응급 구조사

🇸🇦 مسعف

🇨🇿 záchranář

🇸🇰 záchranár

🇨🇳 急救员

🇸🇮 reševalec

🇮🇸 sjúkraflutningamaður

🇰🇿 парамедик

🇬🇪 პარამედიკოსი

🇦🇿 paramedik

🇲🇽 paramédico

Etymology

The term 'paramedic' originated in the 1960s as a portmanteau of 'paramedical' and 'medical.' Paramedics were initially trained to provide advanced medical care in emergency situations outside of a hospital setting. Over the years, their role has evolved to encompass a wide range of medical interventions, making them a vital part of the healthcare system.

See also: medical, medication, medicinal, medicine, medicines, medics.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,283, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.