Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun The science of medicine.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • noun obsolete Science of medicine.

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  • noun Plural form of medic.
  • noun obsolete The science of medicine.

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Examples

  • The boy was hospitalized after his mother called medics, who said the boy was drunk.

    RIA Novosti 2010

  • When they run on an obnoxious drunk, instead of taking them to jail to sober up, they call medics and have them run into us.

    DisappearingJohn RN 2008

  • A study such as this will arrive as if from a standpoint of neutrality, but the standpoint among medics is militantly pro-breastfeeding, to the extent that research would never even be undertaken if it might show breastfeeding in a bad light. (

    Adult obesity study demands scepticism Zoe Williams 2010

  • Officers called medics from the county’s Fire and Rescue Service.

    Two cops on leave after man dies Dan Morse 2010

  • Mitch takes a turn for the worst, but the medics are able to revive him.

    The Event Episode Recap: "Casualties of War" 2010

  • Be on your guard, dear readers: Dr Dukan refers to medics of a particular persuasion and not, for example, doctors such as Dr Jean-Michel Cohen, a critic of the Dukan method, whom he is currently suing for libel.

    Rich pickings from living off the fat of the land | Catherine Bennett 2011

  • Ok, shutting up now before you all call the medics on my * blush*

    Angels' Blood Countdown: Catherine Spangler - Touched By Light ARC Nalini Singh 2009

  • He had spent 15 minutes with Doc, as the Marines call the medics, when an insurgent's rocket-propelled grenade exploded on the rooftop, next to Lance Cpl. Gabrian.

    U.S. Marine Walks Away From Shot to Helmet in Afghanistan Michael M. Phillips 2010

  • I think that the moment when they found Jackson unconscious, then they should have immediately called the medics and should have started resuscitation and had the proper equipment to provide it, especially that she was given a (INAUDIBLE) propofol.

    CNN Transcript Jul 31, 2009 2009

  • The crew assisted in taking Staff Sergeant Skiba out of the tank and calling the medics to his aid.

    Steel Victory Yeide, Harry 2003

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