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paramedical

adjective para·med·i·cal \ ˌper-ə-ˈme-di-kəl , ˌpa-rə- \
variants: or less commonly paramedic play \ˌper-ə-ˈme-dik, ˌpa-rə-\

Definition of paramedical

: concerned with supplementing the work of highly trained medical professionals
  • paramedical aides and technicians

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1921

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paramedical

adjective para·med·i·cal \ ˌpar-ə-ˈmed-i-kəl \
variants: also paramedic play \-ik\

medical Definition of paramedical

: concerned with supplementing the work of highly trained medical professionals
  • paramedical aides and technicians

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