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Examples of medic in a Sentence
Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2024
The deputies provided first aid until medics arrived to take the victim to a hospital.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 8 Apr. 2024
Detained and handcuffed while medics tried to save Christian's life, Courtney sat on the balcony of the $10,000-a-month waterfront apartment as her boyfriend's blood dried on her face, chest, stomach, arms and sweatpants.
—Corin Cesaric, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
The organization’s medics contacted the Israeli army to coordinate their own movement, said Mahmoud Thabet, who responded to the call.
—Aric Toler, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2024
The yacht’s dedicated crew bring a range of experiences, from Master Mariners and dive instructors to royal yacht chefs and ex-navy engineers—plus a medic.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2024
Emergency medics rushed the child to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.
—Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2024
His account was supported by his commander, the soldiers who rescued him, medics who treated him and unedited drone footage viewed by The New York Times.
—Marc Santora, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2024
He was treated on scene by medics before being taken to a hospital, according to police.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2024
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Word History
Noun (1)
Middle English medike, from Latin medica, from Greek mēdikē, from feminine of mēdikos of Media, from Mēdia Media
Noun (2)
Latin medicus
Noun (1)
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Noun (2)
1625, in the meaning defined above
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“Medic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/medic. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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