paramedic

Etymology

para- + medic

noun

  1. 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.
  2. (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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