paramedical (adj.)

  1. of or denoting a person who assists physicians and nurses or is trained physicians and nurses in their activities; ambulance drivers are paramedical to give emergency medical aid; ambulance drivers are paramedical personnel'

    paramedical (n.)

  1. a person trained to assist medical professionals and to give emergency medical treatment

    [ Syn: paramedic ]

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