emergency medicine
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of emergency medicine
First recorded in 1935–40
Example Sentences
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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
Thrill-seekers serve a broader role in society beyond Netflix specials, he says, because they go into high-pressure jobs such as emergency medicine.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 2026
“When the sodium level starts to creep downward, people are more likely to experience more severe symptoms,” said Paul Charlton, an emergency medicine physician and an affiliate faculty member at the University of Colorado.
From Slate ● Aug. 17, 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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