Medical Dictionary

aid

noun \ˈād\

Medical Definition of AID

1
:  the act of helping or treating; also :  the help or treatment given <in need of immediate medical aid>
2
:  an assisting person or group <a laboratory aid>—compare aide
3
:  something by which assistance is given :  an assisting device <a visual aid>; especially :  hearing aid
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