Definition

A type of van designed to carry patients who need medical transport but are not in an emergency. It is often used for scheduled appointments or transfers.

Example

The hospital arranged for an ambulette to take the patient home after the procedure.

Conversation

I saw an ambulette parked outside the clinic today.

Oh really? Those are so useful for transporting patients.

Yeah, especially for people who need regular check-ups.

Exactly! It's much easier than taking a regular taxi.

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Root Explanation

Ambulette is derived from the French word 'ambulance' (from Latin 'ambulare', meaning to walk) combined with the diminutive suffix '-ette' (meaning small or little). The term refers to a small vehicle used for transporting patients, emphasizing its function related to ambulatory care.

Memory Tip

Think of 'ambulance' which relates to walking or moving ('ambulare') and the '-ette' indicating a smaller version, helping you remember that an 'ambulette' is a small vehicle for transporting patients.

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