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paramedical

/ˌˈpɛrəˌmɛdəkəl/
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Definitions 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 to give emergency medical aid”
    “ambulance drivers are paramedical personnel”
  2. noun
    a person trained to assist medical professionals and to give emergency medical treatment
    synonyms: paramedic
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    type of:
    paraprofessional
    a trained worker who is not a member of a profession but who assists a professional
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