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English word origin

Etymology of medic

Borrowed from Latin medicus m (“of or belonging to healing, curative, medical; as a noun, medicus, masculine, a physician, doctor, surgeon”), Late Latin medica f (“a female physician, midwife”), from mederi (“to heal”).

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Source etymology 1

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noun

A physician. · A paramedic, someone with special training in first aid, especially in the military. · A medical student.

adj

Of or pertaining to medicines; medical.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Borrowed from Latin medicus m (“of or belonging to healing, curative, medical; as a noun, medicus, masculine, a physician, doctor, surgeon”), Late Latin medica f (“a female physician, midwife”), from mederi (“to heal”).

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  • Root classification mention*med-ine-pro
  • Borrowed-form mentionmedicusla
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