Definition

A person who is trained to provide emergency medical care and assist doctors in treating patients.

Example

The paramedic arrived quickly to help the injured person after the accident.

Conversation

Did you hear about the paramedic who saved that kid's life last week?

Yeah, I read about it! That's so heroic.

I can’t believe how fast they reacted; paramedics really make a difference in emergencies.

Absolutely! They deserve so much respect for their work.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Paramedic → It is formed from "para-" (meaning alongside or beside) and "medicus" (meaning physician or healer). The word describes a person who works alongside a physician, providing medical assistance.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who works 'alongside' ('para-') a 'healer' ('medicus') to help in emergencies.

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