El paramèdic
Example: El paramèdic va arribar ràpidament per ajudar l'accidentat.
Definition
"El paramèdic" refers to a trained medical professional who provides emergency care and assistance to injured or ill individuals before they reach a hospital. They play a crucial role in stabilizing patients and offering lifesaving interventions at accident scenes or during medical emergencies.
Etymology
The term "el paramèdic" originates from the prefix 'para-' meaning 'beside' or 'alongside' and 'mèdic,' meaning 'medical' or 'doctor.' It literally means someone who works alongside doctors, providing medical support outside hospital settings. Did you know? The role of paramedics became prominent with the development of modern emergency medical services in the mid-20th century.
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"El paramèdic" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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