emergency medicine
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of emergency medicine
First recorded in 1935–40
Example Sentences
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After retiring at age 61 from his job in emergency medicine, Mike Peterson took on some teaching work, including teaching medical residents personal-finance skills.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
Dr. David Presser, an emergency medicine physician, wrote a letter urging the district to spare Silverado.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
Although the technology was originally developed for national defense, the researchers believe it could have wide ranging applications in emergency medicine.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 2, 2026
Dr Tom Twentyman is one of those who lost out after trying to secure an emergency medicine post.
From BBC ● Dec. 16, 2025
These skills included Cordon Bleu cooking, marksmanship, a customized blend of martial arts, emergency medicine, and information technology.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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