| intubate |
of a doctor or other medical personnel, to insert a tube through a patient's mouth and into the upper respiratory tract in order to connect the patient to a machine, a ventilator, that assists in breathing. |
| intubation |
the process, carried out by a doctor or other medical personnel, of inserting a tube through a patient's mouth and into the upper respiratory tract in order to connect the patient to a machine, a ventilator, that assists in breathing. [1/2 definitions] |
| issue |
to distribute (food or supplies) to military personnel. [1/10 definitions] |
| legion |
(often cap.) a large military organization or unit, often composed of former rather than active military personnel. [1/4 definitions] |
| merchant marine |
the personnel of such ships. [1/2 definitions] |
| military police |
military personnel who perform police duties, esp. in respect to other military personnel. |
| missionary |
a person, usually a member of a church or religious order, who is sent to a foreign country to convert the people to his or her religion, or to teach in or establish schools, or to serve as medical personnel in clinics or hospitals. [1/3 definitions] |
| MP |
abbreviation of "Military Police," military personnel who perform police duties, esp. in respect to other military personnel. [1/2 definitions] |
| mutiny |
open rebellion of subordinates against their established leaders, esp. of military personnel against their superior officers. [1/2 definitions] |
| new blood |
new persons, members, or personnel, esp. ones bringing new and energetic attitudes. |
| off-limits |
not to be entered or patronized by a designated group, such as military personnel. |
| overman |
to supply with more personnel than necessary. |
| paramedical |
of or indicating the work of auxiliary medical personnel such as nurses' aides, paramedics, or laboratory technicians. |
| pentagon |
(cap.) the building that houses the main offices for the armed services of the United States, or the military personnel that work in this building. [1/2 definitions] |
| Post Exchange |
trademark for a retail store on U.S. Army property that sells goods and services to military personnel and their families, and to some civilians; PX. |
| PPE |
abbreviation of "personal protective equipment," equipment such as face masks, face shields, gloves, and surgical gowns that are used by medical personnel to protect against viral or bacterial infection of either themselves or patients. |
| provost court |
a military court in occupied territory for the trial of civilians or military personnel accused of minor infractions. |
| PX |
abbreviation of "post exchange," trademark for a retail store on U.S. Army property that sells goods and services to military personnel and their families, and to some civilians. |
| reinforce |
to strengthen (a military force or the like) through the use of additional personnel or material support. [1/3 definitions] |
| reinforcement |
(often pl.) additions of personnel or material to a military force. [1/4 definitions] |
| squad |
a small number of persons trained to function together, such as an athletic team or the smallest unit of military personnel. |