physician
noun
a person who is legally qualified to practice medicine; doctor of medicine.
physicians
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pluralof physician.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Advice from physicians and public health agencies now competes with influencers and content creators, nearly two-thirds of whom have no listed health credentials.
From Slate ● Aug. 27, 2026
But it’s a testament to the physicians featured in “American Doctor” that none of them would suggest that this is the greatest crime occurring in the region.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
The move complied with a ruling by a three-judge panel of the Supreme Court which had ordered that the cricketer-turned-politician be taken to the hospital within 48 hours to be examined by physicians.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
One consequence of all this consolidation is fewer physicians working in private practice—42% in 2024, down from 60% in 2012.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
Ash went upstairs to her bedroom; the house smelled of the bitter medicines the physicians had brewed.
From "Ash" by Malinda Lo
