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Orderly
01
a hospital attendant whose job is to help medical staff with activities that do not require special medical training
Who is an "orderly"?
An orderly is a hospital staff member responsible for helping with various non-medical tasks, such as transporting patients, delivering supplies, and keeping hospital rooms and equipment clean and sanitized in healthcare facilities. They often work under the direction of nurses and other healthcare professionals to help create a safe and comfortable environment for patients.
02
a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer
Grammatical Information
animacy status
human
Composition
Compound
countable
plural form
orderlies
