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.

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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.

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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

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

Volunteers are required to pay for a £150 Marine Mammal Medic Course run by the BDLMR.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 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

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

I sent Matt Medic to help you get better.

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

Related Words

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