: 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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Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
In the latest violence rattling the fragile ceasefire, medics said two men were killed by Israeli forces in eastern Khan Younis, in an area adjacent to where the army operates.
—Nidal Al-Mughrabi, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Tignor also is a longtime operator and medic with the Gastonia Regional SWAT Team, Robinson said.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2026
While at the shelter, medics evaluated 443 patients and transported 24 to the hospital, Evans said.
—Dallas Morning News, 28 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The two of them sit and chat quite calmy, while not a single police officer even attempts first aid while waiting for medics to arrive.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
In the latest violence rattling the fragile ceasefire, medics said two men were killed by Israeli forces in eastern Khan Younis, in an area adjacent to where the army operates.
—Nidal Al-Mughrabi, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Tignor also is a longtime operator and medic with the Gastonia Regional SWAT Team, Robinson said.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2026
While at the shelter, medics evaluated 443 patients and transported 24 to the hospital, Evans said.
—Dallas Morning News, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Medic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/medic. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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