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Noun
She was pronounced dead by the time medics responded to her, who then contacted police.—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026 The driver, who owns the vehicle, was removed from the car and taken to the hospital by medics.—Laura Fay, CBS News, 17 May 2026 Jurk was rather nonchalant following the punch as Castillo lay on the floor, prompting an announcer to say the medics should be in the ring.—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026 Houston Fire Department medics also showed up and rushed the woman to a hospital.—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for medic
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Etymology
Noun (1)
Middle English medike, from Latin medica, from Greek mēdikē, from feminine of mēdikos of Media, from Mēdia Media