as in doctor
a person specially trained in healing human medical disorders
you should always consult a physician if you develop a high fever
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Recent Examples of physician
It was originally built in the mid-16th century by Sir Thomas Wendy, physician to Henry VIII, and host to Queen Elizabeth I during her 1564 progress to Cambridge.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
And Joan, fixated on Amy’s unique abilities as a physician — wanted her focus to be there.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
Jerry and Rebecca Music and their now-adult daughter, Allison Music, sued the Eating Recovery Center and 29 executives, physicians and other staff members in Denver District Court on Sunday.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
But the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says that babies under three months old should only take it under a physician’s instructions and at a dosage based on their weight.
—Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 30 Sep. 2025
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
And Joan, fixated on Amy’s unique abilities as a physician — wanted her focus to be there.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
Jerry and Rebecca Music and their now-adult daughter, Allison Music, sued the Eating Recovery Center and 29 executives, physicians and other staff members in Denver District Court on Sunday.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
But the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says that babies under three months old should only take it under a physician’s instructions and at a dosage based on their weight.
—Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for physician
doctor
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Experts liken these markers to fingerprints that can help doctors match each patient with the treatment most likely to work for them, making care more precise and personalized than ever before.—
Dr. Noor Shaik,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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This realistic doctor’s coat has everything your aspiring doctor needs to give their patients a check-up, including a face mask, a stethoscope with sound effects (AAA batteries not included), thermometer, syringe, reflex hammer, and reusable name tag.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Physician.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physician. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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