Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
medevac
noun
ˈmedəˌvak
Definition
Medevac is a term used to describe the transportation of individuals who are injured or ill, typically to a medical facility, by a vehicle such as a helicopter or ambulance.
Examples
- The army used a medevac helicopter to transport the injured soldier to the nearest hospital.
- During the natural disaster, several medevac flights were conducted to rescue stranded civilians.
- The quick response team coordinated a medevac for the critically injured hiker.
Meaning
The term is commonly used in military, emergency, and rescue contexts to refer to the urgent evacuation of patients needing prompt medical attention.
Synonyms
- air ambulance
- medical evacuation
- emergency transport
