How Do You Spell MEDEVAC?

Pronunciation: [mˈɛdɪvˌak] (IPA)

The word "medevac" is often used in reference to medical evacuation. It is spelled with a "d" and not a "t" because it is an abbreviation of the phrase "medical evacuation". The "e" in the first syllable is pronounced with a schwa sound, represented by the symbol /ə/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The "a" in the second syllable is pronounced with the vowel sound /æ/, and the "c" at the end of the word is pronounced with a "k" sound, represented by the symbol /k/.

MEDEVAC Meaning and Definition

1. Medevac, short for medical evacuation, refers to the transportation of injured or sick individuals from an emergency or combat zone to a medical facility for prompt medical care and treatment. It is a critical operation that aims to swiftly move patients who cannot be adequately attended to on-site to a facility where appropriate care can be provided.

   Medevac operations involve the use of various means of transportation, including helicopters, fixed-wing aircraft, and ground ambulances, depending on the severity and urgency of the situation, as well as the availability of resources. These vehicles are equipped with medical equipment and personnel capable of stabilizing and monitoring patients during the transfer.

   The primary objective of a medevac is to minimize morbidity and mortality by ensuring that patients receive timely and proper medical intervention. This transport is typically carried out in emergency situations such as natural disasters, military combat zones, remote or inaccessible areas, and other emergencies where swift evacuation is necessary.

   Medevac services play a crucial role in emergency medical systems, enabling the rapid and safe delivery of patients to hospitals or medical facilities better equipped to provide the required medical care. By providing a means of transportation specifically designed for medical emergencies, medevac services significantly enhance the chances of survival and positive outcomes for those in need of urgent medical attention.

Common Misspellings for MEDEVAC

• medevcc
• medevas
• medevak
• medevag
• medevaa
• medevab
• m edevac
• me devac
• med evac
• mede vac
• medev ac
• medeva c

Etymology of MEDEVAC

The word "medevac" is an abbreviation of "medical evacuation". It is formed by combining the first syllables of those two words, "med" from "medical" and "evac" from "evacuation". The term originated in the military during World War II to refer to the transportation of injured personnel from the battlefield to medical facilities for treatment. Over time, it has become widely used in civilian contexts as well, especially in emergency medical situations where rapid transportation of seriously ill or injured individuals is necessary.

Similar spelling word for MEDEVAC

• medivac.

Plural form of MEDEVAC is MEDEVACS

Conjugate verb Medevac

CONDITIONAL

I would medevac

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CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE

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FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE PERFECT

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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IMPERATIVE

you medevac

we let´s medevac

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to medevac

PAST

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PAST CONTINUOUS

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PAST PARTICIPLE

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PAST PERFECT

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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT

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PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT PARTICIPLE

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PRESENT PERFECT

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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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