# medevac

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈmɛdɪvæk/ · frequency rank #72,534

## Definitions
1. The emergency transportation, usually by air, of patients to a medical facility.
2. A vehicle, typically aircraft, used for emergency transportation of patients to a medical facility.
3. Trained personnel who care for patients during emergency transportation to a medical facility.

## Etymology
Syllabic abbreviation of medical evacuation.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/medevac