aeromedical

adjective

aero·​med·​i·​cal ˌer-ō-ˈme-di-kəl How to pronounce aeromedical (audio)
1
: of or relating to aeromedicine
2
: relating to or involving air transportation to a medical facility

Examples of aeromedical in a Sentence

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Angst and Simmons were responsible for worldwide air refueling, aeromedical, cargo and passenger operations. Anna Lynn Winfrey, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Mar. 2026 Nurses and medical technicians are added in aeromedical evacuation missions. Kim Tong-Hyung, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026 In addition to refueling, the tanker can also be used to transport patients for aeromedical evacuations. Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 12 Mar. 2026 They were assisted by Yorkville police, the Bristol-Kendall Fire Protection District and the Oswego Fire Protection District, along with other Kendall County departments, aeromedical services and the Illinois Department of Transportation. Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025 Healy was an aeromedical evacuation pilot for the 101st Airborne Division. Christopher Leach Lexington Herald-Leader (tns), al, 6 Apr. 2023 Barnes was serving as an aeromedical evacuation pilot for the Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division since October 2022. Ryan Collingwood, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2023 Healy served as an aeromedical evacuation pilot. Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2023

Word History

Etymology

aero- + medical

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of aeromedical was in 1917

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“Aeromedical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aeromedical. Accessed 4 May. 2026.

Medical Definition

aeromedical

adjective
aero·​med·​i·​cal
ˌar-ō-ˈmed-i-kəl, ˌer-
1
: of or relating to aeromedicine
2
: relating to or involving air transportation to a medical facility
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