physician
Americannoun
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a person who is legally qualified to practice medicine; doctor of medicine.
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a person engaged in general medical practice, as distinguished from one specializing in surgery.
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a person who is skilled in the art of healing.
noun
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a person legally qualified to practise medicine, esp one specializing in areas of treatment other than surgery; doctor of medicine
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archaic any person who treats diseases; healer
Other Word Forms
- physicianly adjective
Etymology
Origin of physician
1175–1225; physic + -ian ( -ician ); replacing Middle English fisicien < Old French
Example Sentences
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In cancer treatment, for instance, caffebodies could be built into T cells so physicians can decide when, where, and how strongly the immune system attacks tumors.
From Science Daily
As threatened, the physicians’ letter appeared in the following day’s paper.
From Literature
While these drugs are effective at reducing stomach acid, using them longer than recommended by a physician may lead to nutrient deficiencies, including anemia, and may negatively affect bone health.
From Science Daily
Other studies have found that AI can augment physicians’ skills — when the doctors have learned to trust their AI tools and when they’re used in relatively uncomplicated, even generic, conditions.
From Los Angeles Times
“I believe every patient, mother, parent needs to have a conversation with their physician,” she replied.
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