コメディカル

noun

allied health professional; co-medical staff

Wasei-eigo term for healthcare professionals other than doctors, such as nurses, physical therapists, radiographers, and nutritionists. Common in Japanese medical contexts.

wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from co-medical

• 病びょう院いんでは医い師しだけでなく、コメディカルのスタッフも重じゅう要ような役やく割わりを果はたしている。

  In hospitals, not only doctors but also allied health professionals play an important role.

• コメディカルとして働はたらくには、専せん門もんの資し格かくが必ひつ要ようです。

  To work as an allied health professional, you need a specialized qualification.