French word

paramédical

Pronunciation

IPA/paʁamedikal/

Meaning

  • adjectiveparamedical

Example

Il a trouvé un emploi paramédical à l'hôpital.

He found a paramedical position at the hospital.

Illustration for paramédical (paramedical)

More examples

Le personnel paramédical travaille souvent en équipe multidisciplinaire.

Paramedical personnel often work in multidisciplinary teams.

Core concept

A supporting layer around medical care, including non-doctor staff, services, and equipment.

Common phrases

  • personnel paramédical

    paramedical personnel

  • formation paramédicale

    paramedical training

  • soins paramédicaux

    paramedical care

Similar words

médical: Related to medical procedures or treatment.
hospitalier: Taking place in or related to a hospital.
infirmier: Related to nursing care or the nursing profession.

Definition in French

Désigne le personnel, les services ou les équipements qui participent à l'assistance médicale sans être médecins.

Word origin

The French adjective paramédical combines para-, from Greek para meaning 'beside', with médical for work alongside medical practice.

Usage tips

  • Paramédical agrees in gender and number, giving paramédicale and paramédicaux in phrases such as une équipe paramédicale and des services paramédicaux.

Other meanings

  • paramedicnoun

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