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
The relationship between a patient and their physician is one of the most important relationships in their life, and can make all the difference in the length and quality of that life.
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Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
When discussing this issue with your personal physician, be aware that testing for total cholesterol and LDL are included in a typical blood lipid profile.
—Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2025
Emily Shah joins the cast as Sonia Bothra, playing the physician’s daughter who stood by him during the legal battle.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
These principles are recognized around the world and used by physicians and policymakers to make decisions in medicine in the real world.
—Kristen Moon, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
When discussing this issue with your personal physician, be aware that testing for total cholesterol and LDL are included in a typical blood lipid profile.
—Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2025
Emily Shah joins the cast as Sonia Bothra, playing the physician’s daughter who stood by him during the legal battle.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
These principles are recognized around the world and used by physicians and policymakers to make decisions in medicine in the real world.
—Kristen Moon, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for physician
doctor
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This includes reducing the documentation burden for doctors and cutting different types of paperwork that nurses have to do.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Abnormal liver function tests, otherwise known as LFTs, can prompt your doctor to check your liver more carefully.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Physician.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physician. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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