internal medicine
noun
: a branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases not requiring surgery
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a doctor who specializes in internal medicine
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Taking the supplement every night is generally considered safe and is unlikely to cause dependency or rebound insomnia, said John Rinker, MD, an internal medicine physician at OSF HealthCare.
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Allison Forsyth, Health, 28 Jan. 2026
Henry, a physician trained in internal medicine, is most passionate about preventive care.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 27 Jan. 2026
The 42,000-square-foot facility offers primary care (family and internal medicine), pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, dermatology, lab, pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology and mammography.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
That compares to 80% of all internal medicine fellowships and 100% of cardiovascular and 98% of gastroenterology programs.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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Allison Forsyth, Health, 28 Jan. 2026
Henry, a physician trained in internal medicine, is most passionate about preventive care.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 27 Jan. 2026
The 42,000-square-foot facility offers primary care (family and internal medicine), pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, dermatology, lab, pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology and mammography.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
That compares to 80% of all internal medicine fellowships and 100% of cardiovascular and 98% of gastroenterology programs.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for internal medicine
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“Internal medicine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/internal%20medicine. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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