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medic
[/ˈmedɪk/]
noun
masculine/feminine
pl: medics
médico
1.
A medical professional or doctor
The medic examined the patient carefully.
O médico examinou o paciente cuidadosamente.
2.
A military medical corpsman or paramedic
The army medic treated the wounded soldier on the battlefield.
O socorrista do exército tratou o soldado ferido no campo de batalha.
3.
A healthcare worker providing emergency medical care
The medic arrived quickly to administer first aid.
O socorrista chegou rapidamente para prestar os primeiros socorros.
NYC Slang
doc
Synonyms
doctor
physician
paramedic
healthcare worker
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
médico
Standard term for doctor; also used for military medics
Rio de Janeiro
médico/socorrista
Common usage for both doctors and emergency responders
São Paulo
médico/paramédico
Paramédico often used for paramedics and emergency medical technicians
Portugal
médico/socorrista
Médico for doctors; socorrista for emergency medical personnel
Related Idioms & Phrases
call a medic
medic alert
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