Medic

/ˈmɛdɪk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who is trained to provide medical care, especially in an emergency or battlefield situation.

The medic rushed to assist the injured soldier on the battlefield.

A member of a military unit responsible for medical care and evacuation.

The medics in the unit were highly trained to handle trauma cases.

A term used informally for a medical doctor or health professional.

I called my medic to get advice on my symptoms.

From Latin 'medicus', meaning 'doctor'.

combat medic

A medic who provides emergency medical care in combat situations.

medic on duty

A medic who is currently assigned to provide medical services.

medication

A substance used for medical treatment.

medicine

The science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.

medicinal

Having healing properties.

A casual reference to a military medic.

Get the medic over here, we need help!

A humorous or informal way to refer to someone who provides help in emergencies.

He's always the medic in our friend group when someone gets hurt.