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paramedical Definition

☆ para·medi·cal (par′ə med′i kəl)

adjective

designating or of auxiliary medical personnel, such as midwives, laboratory technicians, nurses' aides, etc.

Etymology: para- + medical

paramedical Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • personnel: We aim do this by helping educate and train surgeons, medical students, paramedical personnel and technicians.
  • profession: PNN is proud to be growing with the Paramedical profession.
  • staff: Paramedical staff like the new approach it helps them get patients to the right place.
  • service: In addition, the center provides occupational, medical and paramedical services.
  • professional: There would be little purpose in trying to turn teachers into paramedical professionals.
  • skill: Both the test results and the need for further referral should be assessed by those with medical, ophthalmic, nursing or paramedical skills.