Definition

A person who is trained to provide medical care, often in emergencies or military situations.

Example

The medic quickly attended to the injured soldier on the battlefield.

Conversation

I heard you want to become a medic after school.

Yeah, I'm really interested in helping people in emergencies.

That sounds amazing! Have you looked into any programs yet?

I have, and I found a great one that focuses on field training.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Medic → It is derived from "medicus" (meaning physician or healer) in Latin. The word "medic" refers to someone who practices medicine or provides medical care.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'physician' ('medicus') when you remember that a 'medic' is someone who provides medical care.

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