Paramedic
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌpæɹəˈmɛdɪk/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Paramedic is a noun meaning (US) A person who is licensed at the state or national level to practice medical interventions in an emergency prehospital setting.
Meaning
(US) A person who is licensed at the state or national level to practice medical interventions in an emergency prehospital setting.
More Meanings
- A person trained to medically stabilize people through various interventions for victims of trauma or medical events outside of a hospital setting and prepare them for transport to a medical facility.
Word Forms
- paramedics
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include paramedical, physician, doctor, medic, sanitary, nursing.
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