medic

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noun (1)

med·​ic ˈme-dik How to pronounce medic (audio)
Synonyms of medicnext
: any of a genus (Medicago) of leguminous herbs (such as alfalfa)

medic

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noun (2)

: one engaged in medical work or study
especially : corpsman

Examples of medic in a Sentence

Noun (1) the wounded soldier called for a medic
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Noun
Both Saleh and the suspect were rushed by medics to Bellevue Hospital, where Saleh died. Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026 Pizzutelli served in the Vietnam War as a combat medic. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Apr. 2026 When authorities in Running Springs were having trouble finding a missing woman, two K9s put their noses together and found her in a steep ravine, where medics were able to get her to safety. Zach Boetto, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026 But one that stood out was his service as a medic in the Pacific during World War II. Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for medic

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English medike, from Latin medica, from Greek mēdikē, from feminine of mēdikos of Media, from Mēdia Media

Noun (2)

Latin medicus

First Known Use

Noun (1)

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1625, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of medic was in the 15th century

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“Medic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/medic. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

medic

noun
med·​ic
ˈmed-ik
: a person engaged in medical work
especially : corpsman

Medical Definition

medic

noun
med·​ic ˈmed-ik How to pronounce medic (audio)
: a person engaged in medical work
especially : corpsman

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