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medic

/ˈmɛdɪk/

Meanings
noun
A doctor.

Examples :

"The army medic bandaged the soldier's wound. "
medicine job person

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pertaining verb

/pəˈteɪnɪŋ/ /pɚˈteɪnɪŋ/

To belong to or be a part of; be an adjunct, attribute, or accessory of

"The documents pertaining to my car insurance claim are now all submitted. "

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university noun

/juːnɪˈvɜːsətiː/ /junɨˈvɝsəti/

Institution of higher education (typically accepting students from the age of about 17 or 18, depending on country, but in some exceptional cases able to take younger students) where subjects are studied and researched in depth and degrees are offered.

"My older sister is attending university to study engineering. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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paramedic noun

/ˌpærəˈmedɪk/ /ˌperəˈmedɪk/

An individual trained to medically stabilize people through various interventions, victims of trauma or medical events outside of a hospital setting and preparing them for transport to a medical facility.

"The paramedic quickly assessed the injured student after the fall in the schoolyard and prepared her for the ambulance ride to the hospital. "

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bandaged verb

/ˈbændɪdʒd/ /ˈbændɪʒd/

To apply a bandage to something.

"After falling off his bike, Michael bandaged his scraped knee. "

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battlefield noun

/ˈbætəlfiːld/ /ˈbætl̩fiːld/

The area where a land battle is or was fought, which is not necessarily a field.

"The rocky hillside became the battlefield for the fierce argument between the siblings. "

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training verb

/ˈtɹeɪnɪŋ/

To practice an ability.

"She trained seven hours a day to prepare for the Olympics."

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medicines noun

/ˈmɛdɪsɪnz/ /ˈmɛdsɪnz/

A substance which specifically promotes healing when ingested or consumed in some way.

"When I have a cold, I take medicines to help me feel better. "

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bandages noun

/ˈbændɪdʒɪz/

A strip of gauze or similar material used to protect or support a wound or injury.

"After falling off his bike, he needed bandages for his scraped knee. "

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antiseptics noun

/ˌæntiˈseptɪks/

Any substance that inhibits the growth and reproduction of microorganisms. Generally includes only those that are used on living objects (as opposed to disinfectants) and aren't transported by the lymphatic system to destroy bacteria in the body (as opposed to antibiotics).

"After scraping his knee, the boy's mother cleaned the wound with mild antiseptics to prevent infection. "

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military noun

/ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɹi/ /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɛɹ.i/

Armed forces.

"He spent six years in the military."

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hospital noun

/ˈhɒs.pɪ.tl̩/ /ˈɒs.pɪ.tl̩/ /ˈhɑs.pɪ.tl̩/

A large medical facility, usually in a building with multiple floors, where seriously ill or injured patients are given extensive medical and/or surgical treatment.

"My grandmother was admitted to the hospital last week after falling. "