paramedical

[ par-uh-med-i-kuh l ]
/ ˌpær əˈmɛd ɪ kəl /

adjective

related to the medical profession in a secondary or supplementary capacity.

Origin of paramedical

First recorded in 1920–25; para-1 + medical

Medical definitions for para-medical

paramedical
[ păr′ə-mĕdĭ-kəl ]

adj.

Of, relating to, or being a person trained to give emergency medical treatment or assist medical professionals.
Relating to the medical profession in an adjunctive capacity, especially to the allied health fields.