Definition: The word "ambulance" comes from the Greek and means "to carry," "to take." It is often associated with a situation where someone needs medical attention or care, especially during an emergency. In context, "ambulance" can be used to describe a vehicle designed for transportation of injured people. This term is also related to a service provided by a hospital, particularly in the context of providing immediate medical assistance and evacuation services to patients in need. The word is derived from the Latin "ambulare," which means to carry someone or something on a stretcher. The verb itself is "ambe" (meaning "to carry") and "languedale" (meaning "a stretcher"). In this sense, "ambulance" refers to a type of vehicle designed for transporting people in need. The term can also be used metaphorically to describe someone who provides emergency medical services or acts as an intermediary between individuals. It is often used to convey a sense of immediacy and urgency, particularly during times when the need for help might not immediately become apparent to other drivers or bystanders.

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