Lexic.us

Definition of Paramedical

1. Adjective. Of or denoting a person who assists physicians and nurses or is trained physicians and nurses in their activities. "Ambulance drivers are paramedical personnel"

2. Noun. A person trained to assist medical professionals and to give emergency medical treatment.

Definition of Paramedical

1. Adjective. Of or relating to the provision of emergency medical treatment. ¹

2. Adjective. Of or relating to a paramedic. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Paramedical

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Paramedical

1. 1. Related to the medical profession in an adjunctive capacity, e.g., denoting allied health fields such as physical therapy, speech pathology, etc. 2. Relating to a paramedic. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Paramedical

paramaniac paramaniacs paramanias paramastigote paramastoid paramastoid process paramatta paramattas paramecia paramecium tetraurelia

parameciums paramedian paramedian incision paramedic paramedical (current term) paramedicals paramedicine paramedicines paramedics paramelaconite

paramendozavilite parament paramenta paraments paramere parameres paramese parameses

Literary usage of Paramedical

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Czech Republic by Oecd (2003)
"Thirteen thousand paramedical personnel are also employed in independent ambulatory practices. The more than 50 spas, pharmaceutical companies and almost ..."

2. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1883)
"He described the modest beginning that has already been made in the form of regional clinics manned by paramedical personnel sufficiently skillful to treat ..."

3. A Lifelong Passion: Nicholas and Alexandra: Their Own Story by Andrei Maylunas (2005)
"A questionnaire study on health status, contact with paramedical professions, and alcohol and tobacco consumption. Acta Dermato- Venereologica. ..."

4. In Search of Population Policy: Views from the Developing World by National Academy of Sciences (U.S.) (1974)
"... greater use of practitioners of traditional medicine and local midwives as disseminators of family-planning materials and as paramedical assistants; ..."

5. Nutrition and Development by Margaret R. Biswas, Per Pinstrup-Andersen (1985)
"The Jamaican programme comprised regular surveillance and education by paramedical community health aids. Between 1973 and 1976 infant mortality fell from ..."

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