physician
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noun \fə-ˈzi-shən\Definition of PHYSICIAN
1
: a person skilled in the art of healing; specifically : one educated, clinically experienced, and licensed to practice medicine as usually distinguished from surgery
2
: one exerting a remedial or salutary influence
See Examples of PHYSICIAN
- <you should always consult a physician if you develop a high fever>
Origin of PHYSICIAN
Middle English phisicien, fisicien, from Anglo-French, from phisique medicine
First Known Use: 13th century
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Rhymes with PHYSICIAN
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phy·si·cian
noun \fə-ˈzish-ən\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of PHYSICIAN
: a skilled health-care professional trained and licensed to practice medicine; specifically : a doctor of medicine or osteopathy
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