Medic
(noun)
- A person who is trained and qualified to practice medicine.
- A person in the military who is trained to provide medical treatment for wounds and illnesses.
Origin:
Mid 16th century (denoting a physician or surgeon): from latin medicus "physician", from mederi "to heal".
Examples:
- The medic arrived and gave first aid to the injured person.
- She is a medic in the army.
- The medic is examining the patient.
- The medic was able to save the life of the soldier.
- The medic is giving a shot to the child.