physicians

plural of physician

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of physicians This ongoing assessment helps physicians monitor treatment response and identify potential adverse effects long after the first prescription is written. Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 Here’s a framework to do that The preponderance of studies shows autonomous AI beating unaided physicians at the five cognitive medical tasks. Abe Baker-Butler, STAT, 9 Sep. 2026 Though not uncommon in young adults, particularly students, erythema ab igne from laptop use may not be something many physicians tend to consider in diagnosing children. Mike McRae 09, New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2026 Before that, parents, physicians and public health experts traveled to Panama City Beach for a Department of Health workshop in December. Kas Miller, Sun Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2026 With physical illness, there is usually no dispute among physicians as to its existence or non-existence. Richard E. Vatz, Baltimore Sun, 6 Sep. 2026 Desperation fills their lives, amplified by physicians who dismiss their complaints as psychosomatic—in their heads—and then prescribe medications for mental health conditions, such as Prozac or Valium. Jerome Groopman, The New York Review of Books, 5 Sep. 2026 In Korea's dating scene, professionals such as physicians, lawyers and judges, have traditionally been the most sought-after. Justina Lee,lisa Kim, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026 The plan includes several standalone offices for physicians, specialty medical groups, and health systems, tink Crescent said Thursday. Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for physicians
doctors
Noun
  • But behind that vote was a yearslong debate between family-rights advocates and doctors that had exposed hard feelings on both sides.
    Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The body size of doctors and medical students does not nearly represent the size distribution of the general population.
    Jessica Rosenblum, STAT, 8 Sep. 2026

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“Physicians.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physicians. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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