family doctor
Americannoun
noun
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012Etymology
Origin of family doctor
First recorded in 1840–50
Example Sentences
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He became passionate about politics after a family doctor lent him copies of I.F.
From New York Times
Utah state Sen. Mike Kennedy, a Republican family doctor sponsoring Utah’s proposal, has said government oversight is necessary for vital health care policy related to gender and youth.
From Washington Times
And Shipman worked alone, which few family doctors do; many patients are likely to see multiple doctors.
From Science Magazine
In the week up to Christmas Day, family doctors in Wales diagnosed 1,877 cases of the influenza virus, with 369 people needing hospital care.
From BBC
Starting at quarterback at 45 is akin to being a family doctor well into his ninth decade.
From Seattle Times
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