What is the meaning of paramedical?

noun

  • A person trained to assist medical professionals and to give emergency medical treatment.

adjective

  • Of or denoting a person who assists physicians and nurses or is trained physicians and nurses in their activities.
    • usage: "ambulance drivers are paramedical to give emergency medical aid; "ambulance drivers are paramedical personnel"
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