‖n. (Med.) A person who is trained to give first aid and other emergency medical assistance in the absence of a physician, and to assist a physician in the administration of health care. Paramedics are often associated with police, firefighting units, or rescue squads. [ PJC ]

‖a. (Med.) 1. Of or pertaining to those providing medical care who are not physicians but serve in the capacity of assisting physicians; nurses, physiotherapists, dieticians, Physical Therapy instructors, and respiratory therapy technicians are examples of paramedical personnel. [ PJC ]

2. Of or pertaining to the type of medical care provided by paramedics or other paramedical personnel; as, paramedical treatment. [ PJC ]