What does MEDIC mean?

Here is the information about the word "medic": Medic 1. Parts of Speech

Noun

2. Definitions

• A medical practitioner or doctor.
• A member of the military medical corps.
• A plant of the legume family, typically used as a fodder crop.

3. Pronunciations

• US: /ˈmɛdɪk/
• UK: /ˈmɛdɪk/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "medic" comes from the Latin word "medicus" meaning "physician". It has been used since the 15th century to refer to medical practitioners and doctors. In the military, "medic" refers to a member of the medical corps who provides medical assistance to wounded soldiers. Additionally, "medic" is also the name of a plant of the legume family, which is typically used as a fodder crop.

5. Synonyms

• Doctor
• Physician
• Medical practitioner
• Paramedic
• Combat medic

6. Related Words

• Acmed
• Demic
• Femic
• Gamic
• Lemic

7. Example Sentences

• The medic examined the patient and prescribed the necessary medication.
• During the war, the medic rushed to the scene to provide medical assistance to wounded soldiers.
• The farmer planted medics as a fodder crop for his livestock.