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nonphysician

noun non·phy·si·cian \ ˌnän-fə-ˈzi-shən \

Definition of nonphysician

plural nonphysicians
: a person who is not a physician —often used before another noun
  • a nonphysician practitioner
  • nonphysician health providers

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First Known Use of nonphysician

1843

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nonphysician

noun non·phy·si·cian \ -fə-ˈzish-ən \

medical Definition of nonphysician

: a person who is not a legally qualified physician

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