physician

noun

phy·si·cian | \ 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

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Synonyms & Antonyms for physician

Synonyms

doc, doctor, medic, medico

Antonyms

nondoctor, nonphysician

Examples of physician in a Sentence

you should always consult a physician if you develop a high fever

Recent Examples on the Web

The top three floors would be office space for physicians and therapeutic practitioners. — Lisa J. Huriash, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Hallandale Beach may get 8-story medical building," 12 July 2018 Connecticut medical marijuana patients must renew their prescriptions with a physician and pay a $100 fee every year. — Matthew Ormseth, courant.com, "What To Know About Recreational Marijuana Sales in Massachusetts," 5 July 2018 State inspectors soon interviewed other physicians and nurses who indicated that staff shortages were putting patients at risk. — Morgan Watkins, The Courier-Journal, "University of Louisville Hospital says it's on mend minus KentuckyOne," 5 July 2018 Beverage companies spend billions promoting their products that public health professional can’t match, said Kristine Madsen, a physician and associate professor of public health at University of California, Berkeley. — NBC News, "California bows to beverage industry, blocks soda taxes," 29 June 2018 Minors can get a license but will require the approval of two physicians and their parent or legal guardian. — German Lopez, Vox, "Oklahoma just voted to legalize medical marijuana," 27 June 2018 Iberia, Bank of America and a number of other banks have special loan programs for physicians and other professionals. — Nancy Sarnoff, Houston Chronicle, "Bank offers zero-down mortgages at luxury condo tower," 26 June 2018 Julie Stratman says Matt's physicians and surgeons have been straight-forward in communicating their methods. — Scott Springer, Cincinnati.com, "#StratmanStrong support comforts family of stricken Lakota West lacrosse player," 16 June 2018 Lau also said that mental health can be a problem in the medical field for physicians and medical students themselves. — Michael Walsh, Courant Community, "Students Taking Cross Country Bike Ride For Mental Health Connecticut," 13 June 2018

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