: any of a genus (Medicago) of leguminous herbs (such as alfalfa)
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Noun (1)
the wounded soldier called for a medic
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Esther Castillejo, ABC News, 6 June 2024
During the visit, four medics at the hospital said those measures were necessary to prevent attacks on the medical staff.
—Bilal Shbair, New York Times, 6 June 2024
Howard Harrison, who served as a medic during the Vietnam War, is one of the hundreds of veterans to have worked with the Red Badge Project to share his story.
—Dana Jacobson, CBS News, 25 May 2024
Terrell served as an Army medic during the Vietnam War.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 14 May 2024
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Noun
With no time to think and there to help the injured as a medic with the 45th Evacuation Hospital, Kiniry said soldiers had to keep moving.
—Esther Castillejo, ABC News, 6 June 2024
During the visit, four medics at the hospital said those measures were necessary to prevent attacks on the medical staff.
—Bilal Shbair, New York Times, 6 June 2024
Howard Harrison, who served as a medic during the Vietnam War, is one of the hundreds of veterans to have worked with the Red Badge Project to share his story.
—Dana Jacobson, CBS News, 25 May 2024
Terrell served as an Army medic during the Vietnam War.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 14 May 2024
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“Medic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/medic. Accessed 15 Jun. 2024.
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