medevac
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈmɛdɪˌvæk/
KK: /ˈmɛdɪˌvæk/
noun
Definition
The process of transporting sick or injured people by air to a place where they can receive medical care.
Example
The medevac helicopter arrived quickly to take the injured soldier to the hospital.
Conversation
Did you hear about the medevac that happened yesterday?
Yeah, I saw it on the news; it was quite dramatic.
I can't believe they used a helicopter for the medevac.
Right? It really shows how important quick responses are in emergencies.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
evacuation
transport
rescue
Antonyms
abandonment
neglect
desertion
transitive verb
Definition
To transport a patient to a location where they can receive medical treatment.
Example
The helicopter was called to medevac the injured hiker from the mountain.
Tense Forms
Past: medevaced
Past Participle: medevaced
Conversation
Did you hear about the accident on the highway?
Yeah, I heard they had to medevac someone to the hospital.
That's so scary! I hope they're okay.
Root Explanation
**Medevac** → It is formed from "medical" (from Latin *medicus*, meaning physician or healer) and "evacuation" (from Latin *evacuare*, meaning to empty or remove). The word "medevac" refers to the process of evacuating a patient for medical treatment.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'medical' situation where someone needs to be 'removed' or 'emptied' from danger to receive care — that's what medevac means.
Visually Confused Words
medieval