Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A member of an army medical corps attached to a field unit.

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  • noun An army medical corpsman attached to a field unit.

Etymologies

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

[Short for medical aid man.]

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aid +‎ man

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Examples

  • At the far end of the car, the medical aidman keeps an alert eye on his patients.

    It’s Military Week at Grand Rounds Mother Jones RN 2007

  • At the far end of the car, the medical aidman keeps an alert eye on his patients.

    Archive 2007-10-01 Mother Jones RN 2007

  • During tactical operations, the senior aidman monitors the tactical situation and responds as necessary.

    FM 71-1 Chapter 1 Introduction United States Army 1998

  • The senior aidman (attached from the BAS) works with the company team medic in coordinating medical activities and supervising team personnel (such as combat lifesavers and platoon aidmen) who hold medical responsibilities.

    FM 71-1 Chapter 1 Introduction United States Army 1998

  • If female searchers cannot be provided, a doctor or aidman should be used for searching female insurgents.

    FM 7-98 Appendix C - Operations and Techniques United States Army 1992

  • Cahill and Sgt. Ernest C. Jamison, the platoon medical aidman, took cover in

    Shriver, Jerry M. 1969

  • I recall the reminiscence of a 17-year-old medical aidman, whom I quoted in one of my books, describing the island of Peleliu: 'I am carrying this guy on the stretcher and he's been dead maybe a day and a half but already his body is covered with flies and maggots.

    Home | Mail Online 2010

  • Sgt. Beikirch, medical aidman, Detachment B-24, Company B, distinguished himself during the defense of Camp Dak Seang.

    Original Signal - Transmitting Buzz 2009

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