as in doctor
a person specially trained in healing human medical disorders
you should always consult a physician if you develop a high fever
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Recent Examples of physician
Staffing of mental health professionals and physicians is a challenge throughout the correctional system.
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Francine Kiefer, Christian Science Monitor, 14 May 2025
The best physicians could advise was a near-starvation diet that reduced Thompson to only 65 pounds.
—Discover Magazine, 3 May 2025
The fact is, some physicians will regularly reevaluate whether a patient should continue their meds or not while others will take a more conservative approach, Dr. DeYoung says.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 2 May 2025
The company says clinicians complete notes 72% faster, and physicians on the ground confirm the impact.
—Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for physician
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During the proceedings, and while her doctor was testifying about Ozturk's asthma diagnosis, a lawyer appearing alongside her in Louisiana said Ozturk was suffering from an asthma attack, and she was briefly excused for 10 minutes.—
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By comparison, low-income folks tend to go into the office for doctor visits, Heitzmann said.—
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“Physician.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physician. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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