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medic

MEH-dihk

Medic (noun) means someone trained to give emergency medical care, especially in the military. Example: “The medic rushed to treat the wounded soldier under fire.”

noun
1
Someone trained to give emergency medical care, especially in the military.
"The medic rushed to treat the wounded soldier under fire."
"A combat medic often works without the equipment a hospital would have."
2
Informal term for a doctor or medical student.
"She's been a medic at the local clinic for ten years."

How to use medic

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA general, somewhat informal word for someone who provides medical treatment, especially in emergencies or the military.

Common pairings
combat medic field medic paramedic

Word forms

medics plural

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Etymology

From Latin medicus, "physician," from mederi ("to heal").

Origin: Latin

medick trefoil medical officer

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Frequently asked questions

What does “medic” mean?

The word “medic” means someone trained to give emergency medical care, especially in the military. In plain terms, a general, somewhat informal word for someone who provides medical treatment, especially in emergencies or the military.

How do you pronounce “medic”?

“Medic” is pronounced MEH-dihk (/ˈmɛdɪk/ in IPA).

How do you use “medic” in a sentence?

Here is “medic” used in a sentence: “The medic rushed to treat the wounded soldier under fire.”

What part of speech is “medic”?

“Medic” is a noun.

Where does the word “medic” come from?

The word “medic” comes from Latin. From Latin medicus, "physician," from mederi ("to heal").

Is “medic” a common word?

“Medic” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “medic” have?

“Medic” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone trained to give emergency medical care, especially in the military.

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