medivac

American

[med-uh-vak] / ˈmɛd əˌvæk /

noun

medivacked, medivacking

a variant of medevac.

medivac British

/ ˈmɛdɪˌvæk /

noun

a variant spelling of medevac

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There were also concerns that the Guard used a medivac helicopter — with medical markings — to make such a “show of force” against the crowds gathered to protest Floyd’s death.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 12, 2023

Seven children were prepared to be sent by medivac to Georgetown, it said.

From Reuters • May 22, 2023

A medivac helicopter eventually transported the young girl to a U.S.-run hospital at Bagram Air Base.

From Washington Times • Nov. 9, 2020

At least one police officer was treated inside the halls of parliament, as the heart of government was turned into an impromptu medivac center.

From Time Magazine Archive

“Ketchikan can’t send a medivac plane until morning,” he called out.

From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen

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