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family practice

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noun

medical specialization in general practice, requiring training beyond that of general practice and leading to board certification.

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Words related to family practice

G.P., GP

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OTHER WORDS FROM family practice

family practitioner, noun
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Medical definitions for family practitioner (1 of 2)

family practitioner

n.

family physician

Medical definitions for family practitioner (2 of 2)

family practice

n.

family medicine
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