Paramedic
Pronunciation: /ˌpɛrəˈmɛdɪk/
Paramedic (noun)
- A trained person who gives medical help at the scene of an accident or emergency, before a hospital doctor takes over.
- A member of an ambulance crew who assesses patients, provides urgent treatment, and transports them to medical care.
Examples
- A paramedic checks the patient and gives urgent care.
- The paramedic listens carefully before treating the injury.