: 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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Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
Shmuely and Yossi, two incredibly kind and compassionate medics wearing kippot – from Boca of all places- rescued me.
—Lori Brock, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
Hernandez and Kelley took turns doing CPR on him until Stillwater firefighters and medics arrived and took over.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026
Iryna Tsybukh, a public activist, a Hospitaller combat medic, and my friend, was killed on May 29, 2024, on the front line near Kharkiv, just days before her 26th birthday.
—Daria Kolomiec, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Extensive life-saving efforts were attempted by fellow deputies and medics, but the sheriff's office says Whelen was pronounced dead.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
Shmuely and Yossi, two incredibly kind and compassionate medics wearing kippot – from Boca of all places- rescued me.
—Lori Brock, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
Hernandez and Kelley took turns doing CPR on him until Stillwater firefighters and medics arrived and took over.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026
Iryna Tsybukh, a public activist, a Hospitaller combat medic, and my friend, was killed on May 29, 2024, on the front line near Kharkiv, just days before her 26th birthday.
—Daria Kolomiec, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
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“Medic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/medic. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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