Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ameds

noun
/ˈæmɛdz/
Definition
A term used informally to refer to a type of medical care or transportation for patients in need of immediate assistance.
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.
Meaning
The word ‘ameds’ typically represents a shortened form of ‘ambulance services’ or related medical emergency assistance.
Synonyms
  • ambulance services
  • emergency medical services
  • paramedics
  • medical transport