physicianship

[ fi-zish-uh n-ship ]
/ fɪˈzɪʃ ənˌʃɪp /

noun

the position, function, or office of a physician.

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Origin of physicianship

First recorded in 1725–35; physician + -ship

Words nearby physicianship

physically challenged, physicals, physician, physician's assistant, physician, heal thyself, physicianship, physicist, physicochemical, physics, physics model, physio
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