Common countable noun meaning a hospital attendant or a soldier detailed to assist an officer.
Definitionen
A hospital attendant whose duties are non-medical, such as moving patients or cleaning equipment. The orderly wheeled the patient into the operating room.
A soldier assigned to perform minor tasks or personal services for an officer; a batman. The captain's orderly polished his boots every morning.
Synonyme
nurse's aide
ward attendant
hospital attendant
hospital aide
hospital assistant