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medic

1 American  
[med-ik] / ˈmɛd ɪk /

noun

  1. a member of a military medical corps; corpsman.

  2. a doctor or intern.

  3. a medical student.

medic 2 American  
[med-ik] / ˈmɛd ɪk /
Or medick

noun

  1. any plant belonging to the genus Medicago, of the legume family, having trifoliate leaves and grown as a forage crop.

medic 1 British  
/ ˈmɛdɪk /

noun

  1. informal a doctor, medical orderly, or medical student

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medic 2 British  
/ ˈmɛdɪk /

noun

  1. the usual US spelling of medick

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Etymology

Origin of medic1

1650–60; < Latin medicus; see medical

Origin of medic2

1400–50; late Middle English medike < Latin mēdica < Greek ( póa ) Mēdikḗ literally, Median (grass)

Example Sentences

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Medic Riyad Abu Ajaj described "extensive destruction" at the site of the strike, in a statement from the organisation.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

The Canaries were defensively poor in the last campaign, and this has been addressed by sporting director Ben Knapper with the signing of centre-backs Harry Darling and Jakov Medic.

From BBC • Aug. 7, 2025

Medic David Anderson, from Rutland, spent six months last year in war-torn Gaza as part of the UK government's humanitarian response.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2025

In the report, the unnamed firefighters wrote that their deep-fried detour did not delay medical treatment for the 57-year-old woman and that they arrived at the scene at the same time as Medic 3.

From Washington Times • Mar. 31, 2023

Steven, it looks like Matt Medic is out of action.You have a new mission!

From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick

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