general practice
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of general practice
First recorded in 1815–25
Example Sentences
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The category covers a wide range of specialities, from general practice to skin complaints, women's health, and aesthetics.
From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026
"The £36m investment would have a far greater impact if redirected to where it consistently delivers the best outcomes for patients - core general practice."
From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026
It is estimated that the new service could lead to 180,000 fewer calls to GPs - and up to 30,000 fewer general practice appointments each year.
From BBC • Aug. 14, 2025
Resident doctors - formerly known as junior doctors - can start speciality training after two years, to progress their careers and pursue a particular area of medicine such as neurology, dermatology or general practice.
From BBC • Jul. 30, 2025
The Playing of Double Thirds Please tell me something about the general practice of thirds, both diatonic and chromatic; also, about those in the first movement of the Grieg Concerto.
From Piano Playing: With Piano Questions Answered by Hofmann, Josef
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