house doctor

noun

: a physician who is in residence at an establishment (as a hotel) or on the premises temporarily (as during the performance of a play) in the event of a medical emergency

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“House doctor.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/house%20doctor. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.

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