1. Any of several Old World herbs of the genus Medicago having small flowers and trifoliate compound leaves
   "medic plants are important forage crops for livestock";
   - medick, trefoil
    
2. A medical practitioner in the armed forces
   "The medic treated soldiers' injuries on the battlefield";
   - medical officer
    
3. Someone who practices medicine
   "The medic diagnosed and treated various illnesses in her clinic";
   - medical practitioner

Derived forms: medics

Type of: caregiver [N. Amer], carer [Brit], health care provider, health professional, herb, herbaceous plant, PCP, primary care provider

Part of: armed forces, armed services, genus Medicago, Medicago, military, military machine, war machine

Encyclopedia: Medic