Paramedic

Pronunciation: /ˌpɛrəˈmɛdɪk/

Paramedic (noun)

  1. A trained person who gives medical help at the scene of an accident or emergency, before a hospital doctor takes over.
  2. 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.