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medic

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈmɛdɪk// UK //mˈɛdɪk// medic

n. a person who is trained to give medical help, especially in the military or during an emergency. You often see them working in high-pressure situations like accidents or battlefields.

n. a person trained to provide medical treatment, particularly in a military or emergency response context. Often used as a broad term for paramedics, doctors, or medical technicians in high-stakes environments.


SIMPLE

The team called for a medic after the player fell.

CONTEXTUAL

During the marathon, several medics stood by the finish line to help runners suffering from heat exhaustion.

COMPLEX

The documentary follows a combat medic who must make split-second triage decisions while under fire in a remote mountain pass.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used in military contexts or as a general term for emergency medical personnel.

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