I. ˈme-dik noun
Etymology: Middle English medike, from Latin medica, from Greek mēdikē, from feminine of mēdikos of Media, from Mēdia Media
Date: 15th century
: any of a genus ( Medicago ) of leguminous herbs (as alfalfa)
II. noun
Etymology: Latin medicus
Date: 1625
: one engaged in medical work or study ; especially : corpsman