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physician's assistant

American  
Or physician assistant

noun

  1. a person trained to perform under the supervision of a physician many clinical procedures traditionally performed by a physician, as diagnosing and treating minor ailments. PA


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Tran, a Vietnamese American student studying to be a physician's assistant, placed as one of the top six contestants this season.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2024

An aspiring physician’s assistant, she met a former gymnast who is established in that field and offered to mentor her.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2024

Ms. Arceneaux now works at St. Jude as a physician’s assistant, helping patients and assisting doctors.

From NewsForKids.net • Feb. 7, 2024

"It's all about the arch support," the 39-year-old physician's assistant said.

From BBC • Oct. 10, 2023

After a week the physician's assistant opened my cell.

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos

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