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emergency medical technician

emergency medical technician definition - medical

e·mer·gen·cy medical technician (ĭ-mûrˈjən-sē)

noun Abbr. EMT
A person trained and certified to appraise and initiate the administration of emergency care for victims of trauma or acute illness before or during transportation of victims to a health care facility.

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