Definition

Related to the medical field that deals with the health and treatment of patients during air travel or in aviation settings.

Example

The aeromedical team was prepared to transport the injured patient by helicopter.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new aeromedical service in town?

Yeah, I read that they can transport patients quickly by air.

That's really impressive, especially for emergencies.

Absolutely! It's great to see advancements in aeromedical care.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Aeromedical is formed from "aero-" (from Greek "aēr", meaning air) and "medical" (from Latin "medicus", meaning physician or related to healing). The word refers to medical services or operations that are conducted in the air, typically involving aircraft.

Memory Tip

Think of 'air' ('aero-') and 'healing' ('medical') to remember that 'aeromedical' relates to medical services provided in the air.

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