paramedic
Etymology
para- + medic
noun
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An individual trained to medically stabilize people through various interventions, victims of trauma or medical events outside of a hospital setting and preparing them for transport to a medical facility. -
(US) An individual who is licensed at the state or national level to practice medical interventions in an emergency prehospital setting.
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