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
Ask friends who’ve had the surgery and physical therapists, physicians and nurses working with patients in your insurance network.
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Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
On average, McCarthy said Harris ER physicians see about two patients a week who have been hurt riding an e-bike or e-scooter.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2026
Those members will then vote to appoint another person, either a high-ranking former official or physician, to serve as chair.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
In addition to harming patient health, this long appeals process also places substantial strain on physicians.
—Nathan Grant, STAT, 14 Apr. 2026
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Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
On average, McCarthy said Harris ER physicians see about two patients a week who have been hurt riding an e-bike or e-scooter.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2026
Those members will then vote to appoint another person, either a high-ranking former official or physician, to serve as chair.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
In addition to harming patient health, this long appeals process also places substantial strain on physicians.
—Nathan Grant, STAT, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for physician
doctor
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Majorities used it for research before seeing a doctor or after an appointment.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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After the flight crew allegedly requested an onboard doctor, a physician-passenger advised that due to the severity of the burns and their proximity to her genitals, AC should be transported to an urgent care facility as soon as possible, the complaint says.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Physician.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physician. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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