Definition of Ambulance

1. Noun. A vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals.

Generic synonyms: Auto, Automobile, Car, Machine, Motorcar
Specialized synonyms: Funny Wagon

Definition of Ambulance

1. n. A field hospital, so organized as to follow an army in its movements, and intended to succor the wounded as soon as possible. Often used adjectively; as, an ambulance wagon; ambulance stretcher; ambulance corps.

Definition of Ambulance

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Medical Definition of Ambulance

1. A field hospital, so organised as to follow an army in its movements, and intended to succor the wounded as soon as possible. Often used adjectively; as, an ambulance wagon; ambulance stretcher; ambulance corps. An ambulance wagon or cart for conveying the wounded from the field, or to a hospital. Origin: F. Ambulance, hopital ambulant, fr. L. Ambulare to walk. See Amble. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ambulance

ambrotype
ambrotype
ambrotypes
ambroxol
ambry
ambsace
ambsaces
ambucetamide
ambulacra
ambulacral
ambulacral
ambulacriform
ambulacrum
ambulacrum
ambulance (current term)
ambulance (current term)
ambulances
ambulances
ambulance chaser
ambulant
ambulant
ambulants
ambulant erysipelas
ambulant oedema
ambulate
ambulated
ambulates
ambulating
ambulation
ambulations

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