family practice
noun
medical specialization in general practice, requiring training beyond that of general practice and leading to board certification.
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Medicine definitions for family practitioner (1 of 2)
family practitioner
n.
family physician
Medicine definitions for family practitioner (2 of 2)
family practice
n.
family medicine
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