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
I was an emergency medicine intern the first time I watched a baby’s heart stop.
From Slate ● Mar. 29, 2026
At UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine, according to reporting based on interviews with faculty members, more than 50% of students failed basic tests on family medicine, pediatrics and emergency medicine.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 12, 2026
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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