paramedic
pa-ruh-MEH-dihk
Paramedic (noun) means a medically trained professional who provides emergency care outside a hospital, often responding to 911/999 calls. Example: “The paramedics arrived within minutes and stabilized the patient.”
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A medically trained professional who provides emergency care outside a hospital, often responding to 911/999 calls.
"The paramedics arrived within minutes and stabilized the patient."
How to use paramedic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn emergency medical worker who treats patients at the scene and during transport to hospital.
Common pairings
call the paramedics
paramedic crew
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Word forms
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- paramedics
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Etymology
From para- + medic.
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What does “paramedic” mean?
The word “paramedic” means a medically trained professional who provides emergency care outside a hospital, often responding to 911/999 calls. In plain terms, an emergency medical worker who treats patients at the scene and during transport to hospital.
How do you pronounce “paramedic”?
“Paramedic” is pronounced pa-ruh-MEH-dihk (/ˌpæɹəˈmɛdɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “paramedic” in a sentence?
Here is “paramedic” used in a sentence: “The paramedics arrived within minutes and stabilized the patient.”
What part of speech is “paramedic”?
“Paramedic” is a noun.
Is “paramedic” a common word?
“Paramedic” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
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