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The prefix "para" is synonymous with 'under.' A Para-medic is under a medic (a doctor). You see the same thing with paralegal, parachute, or paradox, meaning under a lawyer, under a chute of air, or under a belief.
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∙ 11y ago
"Para" in paramedics stands for "paramilitary." This term was originally used to describe emergency medical personnel who had military-style training. Over time, it has evolved to simply refer to emergency medical technicians and paramedics.
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∙ 10y agoIt means that the people are not quite medics.
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Why are paramedics are called paramedics?
In medical terms "para" means secondary or accessory so Paramedic means first help.
What word has the word para in it and means rewording of some writing?
paraphrase
What does Te Para-para mean?
I want you to want me
What does es para mi mean?
es para mi = " is for me"
What does para mean in reference with 9mm pistols?
Para Bellum
How do you use para in spanish?
Para can have several meanings. The verb "para" can mean to stop when issued as a command. Most often, however, para is a preposition. It can mean "by": para mañana means "by tomorrow." It can mean "for": El libro es para tí means "The book's for you." It can mean in order to: Fuí para ver La Casa Blanca means "I went (in order) to see the White House."
What does Para que mean?
The Spanish phrases 'para qué' and 'por qué' both can mean why.
What is a sentence using paramedics?
The paramedics are here.
What does paz para mean in spanish?
"Paz para" means "peace".
What does 'para' mean in English?
for
What does Siempre para tu mean?
"Siempre para tu" needs an ending. For example, "siempre para tu libro" is "always for your book". Siempre para ti is "always for you". Which one do you mean? take your pick.
Are they hiring paramedics?
Yes, many ambulance services have vacancies for paramedics, EMTs and Critical Care Paramedics. Paramedics have a pivotal role to play in the ambulance service and will always be needed.
