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

croaker
[slang],
doc,
doctor,
medic,
medico,
sawbones
[slang]

Antonyms

Examples of physician in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web Sato credits the ancient Greek physician, Herophilus, as the first to study the disease characteristics in patients. — John Cumbers, Forbes, 27 May 2021 Smith assisted another Baltimore physician, Nathaniel Potter, who was studying the insects. — Washington Post, 26 May 2021 Mortimer Lee Williams, the son of Dr. Mortimer Williams, a physician, and his wife, Frances Lee Williams, was born and raised in Roanoke, Virginia. — Frederick N. Rasmussen, baltimoresun.com, 14 May 2021 But the physician, Dr. Brian P. Monahan, said face coverings would still be required for now around the House floor and everywhere on the campus for unvaccinated people. — New York Times, 13 May 2021 In 1934, Wells and his wife, Mildred Weeks Wells, a physician, analyzed air samples and plotted a curve showing how the opposing forces of gravity and evaporation acted on respiratory particles. — Megan Molteni, Wired, 13 May 2021 Now, the entire family – including Norman’s husband, a physician, and their 17-year-old son – has begun the vaccination process. — chicagotribune.com, 11 May 2021 Now, the entire family – including Norman's husband, a physician, and their 17-year-old son – has begun the vaccination process. — Heather Hollingsworth, Star Tribune, 11 May 2021 Fauci wears several hats: physician, scientist, national health leader and more. — Steven P. Dinkin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2021

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