Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ameds
noun
/ˈæmɛdz/
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Definition
A term used informally to refer to a type of medical care or transportation for patients in need of immediate assistance.
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Examples
- After the accident, the ameds arrived quickly to transport the injured to the hospital.
- She called for ameds when she noticed her friend was having a severe allergic reaction.
- The city improved its infrastructure to ensure ameds could reach patients faster.
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Meaning
The word ‘ameds’ typically represents a shortened form of ‘ambulance services’ or related medical emergency assistance.
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Synonyms
- ambulance services
- emergency medical services
- paramedics
- medical transport