PCP

¹ American  

[pee-see-pee] / ˈpiˈsiˈpi /

noun

Slang.

1. phencyclidine.

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PCP ² American  

abbreviation

1. pneumocystis pneumonia.

2. primary-care physician.

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PCP British  

abbreviation

1. Also called: angel dust.  informal p henyl c yclohexyl p iperidine (phencyclidine); a depressant drug used illegally as a hallucinogen

2. Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia See pneumocystis

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Etymology

Origin of PCP

Perhaps p(hen)c(yclidine) + (peace) p(ill) , an earlier designation

Example Sentences

Have you tried to find a PCP lately?

From Salon

Participants with PCP follow-up were significantly more likely to have a history of cancer or hypertension.

From Science Daily

Your annual appointment with your PCP can serve as a check-in on any supplements, interactions between supplements and other medications, and any side effects of medicines you currently take.

From Seattle Times

“This was my PCP. I was like, ‘Dude, I thought we were in this together!’”

From Seattle Times

My primary care provider retired last year, and my new PCP is not happy with 6.0.

From Seattle Times