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paramedical

[par-uh-med-i-kuh l]
adjective
  1. related to the medical profession in a secondary or supplementary capacity.
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Origin of paramedical

First recorded in 1920–25; para-1 + medical
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Word Origin and History for paramedical

adj.

"related to medicine in an auxiliary capacity," 1908, from para- (1) + medical.

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paramedical in Medicine

paramedical

(păr′ə-mĕd′ĭ-kəl)
adj.
  1. Of, relating to, or being a person trained to give emergency medical treatment or assist medical professionals.
  2. Relating to the medical profession in an adjunctive capacity, especially to the allied health fields.
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