physician's assistant
noun
a person trained to perform under the supervision of a physician many clinical procedures traditionally performed by a physician, as diagnosing and treating minor ailments. PA
physician's assistants
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pluralof physician's assistant.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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For several years, medical clinics have been sending teams of doctors, physician’s assistants and nurses into Los Angeles streets to treat homeless people whose only other option is the emergency room.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2022
And back in 1999, the Montana Supreme Court found a right to “procreative autonomy,” striking down a law that forbade physician’s assistants from performing abortions.
From Slate ● Jul. 9, 2018
Soon Clements was joined by a group of nurses and physician’s assistants at the stage, while the band’s lead singer serenaded them.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 17, 2018
Nurses and physician’s assistants dressed in red scrubs along with family members and friends filled the hearing room Thursday in support of Rook.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 4, 2016
In the week after leaving the hospital, some patients received two home visits from cardiac surgery physician's assistants involved in their care, while those in a "control" group received no visits.
From US News ● Jan. 26, 2016
