locum tenens
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noun \-ˈtē-ˌnenz, -ˈte-, -nənz\ plural locum te·nen·tes \-ti-ˈnen-ˌtēz\
Definition of LOCUM TENENS
: one filling an office for a time or temporarily taking the place of another —used especially of a doctor or clergyman
Examples of LOCUM TENENS
- <I'm just a locum tenens, so any major decisions should be deferred until your regular doctor returns from vacation.>
Origin of LOCUM TENENS
Medieval Latin, literally, (one) holding a place
First Known Use: 1641
Related to LOCUM TENENS
- Synonyms
- backup, cover, designated hitter, fill-in, substitute, pinch hitter, relief, replacement, reserve, stand-in, sub
Rhymes with LOCUM TENENS
lo·cum te·nens
noun \ˌlō-kəm-ˈtē-ˌnenz, -nənz\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; locum te·nen·tes \-ti-ˈnen-ˌtēz\ (audio pronunciation)
Medical Definition of LOCUM TENENS
: a medical practitioner who temporarily takes the place of another
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