paramedical

[ par-uh-med-i-kuhl ]

adjective

1. related to the medical profession in a secondary or supplementary capacity.

Word History and Origins

Origin of paramedical¹

First recorded in 1920–25; para- ¹ + medical

Example Sentences

All medical and paramedical professionals have been requisitioned.

From Seattle Times

The Pakistan Army said military doctors and paramedical staff from a nearby base were taking part in the relief effort.

From New York Times

One in five of the doctors and paramedical staff deployed at the festival tested positive, said Arjun Senger, the event’s health officer.

From Washington Post

On Sunday evening at 6:30 p.m. doctors and paramedical staff said they had run out of oxygen and contacted everyone they could think of to get help.

From New York Times

It also set up 235 “Rapid Response Teams” consisting of an epidemiologist, doctor, nurse, paramedical and a livestock official, tasked with investigating any suspected cases.

From Reuters