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corpsman

/kɔːrpsmæn/ noun · British & US
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What does corpsman mean?

noun

A member of the medical department of the armed forces, responsible for providing medical care and support to military personnel. A person trained to provide emergency medical care, often in a combat or field environment.

Example

"The corpsman quickly assessed the wounded soldier's injuries and began administering first aid."

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