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
Neurologist: Neurologists are physicians specializing in neurological diseases, such as Huntington’s disease.
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Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 27 Mar. 2025
Taking Control Over Healthcare And Finances FD consulted with her father’s primary care physician, who had not been in communication with other physicians who were giving multiple prescriptions to AF.
—Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Under the law, the procedure must be performed by a licensed physician.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Rob Morrow stars as an NYC physician who is forced to relocate to Anchorage, Alaska.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2025
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Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 27 Mar. 2025
Taking Control Over Healthcare And Finances FD consulted with her father’s primary care physician, who had not been in communication with other physicians who were giving multiple prescriptions to AF.
—Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Under the law, the procedure must be performed by a licensed physician.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
Rob Morrow stars as an NYC physician who is forced to relocate to Anchorage, Alaska.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for physician
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“Physician.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physician. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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