Definitions

1. noun

A medic in the United States Marine Corps who provides emergency medical aid to wounded personnel in combat situations, often referred to as a ‘doc’.

“The corpsman quickly administered first aid to the injured soldier before evacuating him to the hospital.”

2. noun

In some contexts, a medic or medical professional in various other military branches or organizations.

“The corpsman worked closely with the medical team to provide care to the wounded civilians during the disaster relief efforts.”