Synonyms for

Medic

Verb / ˈmedɪk / Another word for medic — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a person trained to give medical care in an emergency

Synonyms & similar words

medicalofficer trefoil medick doctor paramedic nurse EMT ambulanceman first-aider healer caregiver clinician physician surgeon medico practitioner therapist pharmacist veterinarian chiropractor osteopath

Synonyms by register

Formal

physician medical practitioner clinician

Informal

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Literary

leeches chirurgeon

Antonyms

civilian patient layperson noncombatant healer doctor

Common collocations

  • field medic
  • combat medic
  • army medic
  • military medic
  • medic bag
  • medic alert
  • medic training
  • medic unit

Word family

noun medicine
verb medicate
adjective medical
adverb medically

Usage note

While 'medic' can refer to any medical professional, it is most commonly used in military contexts or informally for doctors and nurses. It can sometimes carry a slightly less formal or even dismissive tone depending on the context.

Example sentences

  1. The medic bandaged the soldier's wound.
  2. The medic checked the patient's vital signs.
  3. The medic administered first aid to the injured hiker.
  4. The medic drove the ambulance to the hospital.
  5. The medic provided medical assistance during the disaster.

Quotes

  • A medic is not a warrior but a humanist, a helper.
  • The role of the medic in the army is to save lives, not to take them.
  • The medic is the person who knows the most about the patient.

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