noun

paramedic

paramedic

The paramedic arrived at the scene quickly.

The paramedic arrived at the scene quickly.

She is training to be a paramedic.

She is training to be a paramedic.

used as a countable noun a/the paramedic The paramedic arrived at the scene quickly.

Synonyms: EMT (Emergency Medical Technician), first responder

'Para-' (alongside) + 'medic' (physician). Someone who works alongside a doctor.

Think 'para' as in 'parachute' – they drop in to help. A 'medic' who comes to help.

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