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param

param

8.8
A trained medical worker who gives first aid at accident scenes
  • noun
  • /ˈpær.əm/
  • Jargon
translation icon : paramédico
  • After the accident, a param checked everyone's vital signs before the ambulance left.

Examples

  • The param arrived quickly and started treating the injured man at the scene.

  • She decided to become a param after seeing how important their work is in emergencies.

  • The param arrived quickly at the scene.

  • I saw a param helping a patient yesterday.

  • The param quickly assessed the situation and provided immediate care to the victim.

  • When the accident occurred, a param arrived promptly to ensure the safety of the injured.

  • As a param, he often worked long hours to help those in critical conditions.

Synonyms

medic
vsparam
187 3.1

A person who gives medical care to injured soldiers on the battlefield

is an informal term for civilian emergency care workers rather than military ones
paramedic
vsparam
74 3.5

A trained person who gives medical help at accident or emergency scenes

is an informal name used for that emergency medical worker
paramedical
vsparam
6.3

A person trained to help doctors and nurses and give emergency medical care

is the informal label for that trained emergency responder

Surface Forms

param singular
params plural

Etymology

Param is a short form of paramedic, from para- 'beside' and medic 'doctor' or 'medical', which shows they work 'beside' doctors in emergencies. So a param is an emergency medical worker who gives care at the scene.